The Amersfoort Zoo

Are you ready for an unforgettable adventure at The Amersfoort Zoo? This is the place where young and old alike can marvel at the most extraordinary animals. A day out with the kids is guaranteed to be a success here. With a wide variety of animal species, playgrounds, and educational programs, there’s something for everyone. The Amersfoort Zoo isn’t just any zoo; it’s a world where you where go on a journey of discovery with your children and experience nature in an interactive way.

A forest full of adventure

The Amersfoort Zoo is a real forest full of adventure. Each world you enter is different and invites exploration. Take a journey through the age of dinosaurs in our Dinobos or dive up among the prairie dogs.

Climb and scramble through the park

No two days are the same in our park. As you wind your way along the “Klim Alles” trail, you might just come face to face with a curious monkey. Or how about a boat ride past giraffes and zebras? It’s all possible at The Amersfoort Zoo.

Climb and scramble along!

New: Chimpanzee Valley

The chimpanzee group has a new valley. In this large, green themed area you will discover why this species of monkey is so special. Their natural habitat is in danger, but you can help!
The Animal Kitchen

Wondering what a sloth likes? Or how much a giraffe eats in a day? Then take a look in the animal kitchen. There you can see how the meals for the animal inhabitants are prepared with love.
Meet the zookeeper

on a daily basis

How much does a giant tortoise eat, how long does a lion sleep a day and how do spectacled bears fare in the wild? Meet the zookeeper and learn all about the animal inhabitants!
Picking out onion balls

every weekend

Every Saturday and Sunday, the Guide at the top of the Kwetterterp is ready to examine owl balls with you. Find out between 1:30 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. what meal the bird enjoyed. What animal do those little bones you find belong to?