Artis Royal Zoo is a real time commitment — fit it in only if it's a priority.
Allow 3–4 hours.
A lovely, atmospheric day out — its age gives it monumental architecture and mature trees, and the aquarium and planetarium add range for mixed groups. The catch: it's pricey, some enclosures feel dated by modern standards, and ethics-minded visitors may be uneasy about a traditional city-centre zoo.