On a budget, weigh it — Artis Royal Zoo isn't cheap for what it is.
€26 adult, ~€22.50 child
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.