#9 Explore the Hidden gems in Amsterdam, The Local Picks (20 pics)

heyitshaas (64)in #travel • 7 years ago (edited)

Ready to discover Amsterdam together! Let’s look into today’s fun attraction to do to in the city.

Hi welcome back everybody, like many of you know I have several series within my blog, one of them is called “ hidden gems” for today’s hidden gem I will show you the Amsterdam Zoo.
Okay maybe some of my picks within this concept are not really hidden but I just want to make sure you know what to visit when you visit the beautiful city of Amsterdam.

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Artis
The Zoo in Amsterdam is called Artis and has a very rich history. The Zoo was founded in 1838 by three gentlemen with the goal to improve and promote the knowledge of nature and animals.
Artis became the second Zoo in the world that was opened up for the public just after the London Zoo.

When the Zoo first opened it was not really special, they had a few parrots, monkeys and a forest cat but the Zoo grew ever since, when the Zoo celebrated its first year anniversary they were able to take over many animals of Sir van Aken. He provided an elephant , lions, bears, zebras, kangaroos and snakes.

As mentioned the Zoo grew ever since it opened at the unique part is that the Zoo is located right Downtown in the city and if you bike past you can see Flamingos and Elephants for free!
By now Artis is an household name and in my opinion one of the nicest Zoos I have ever been.
And I am happy this big part of history survived the bombing of the second world war and it a very nice activity to do in the city of Amsterdam.
Just see for yourself;

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“The City in the background, right downtown!”

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“My wingspan”

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“told you the Zoo is old”

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“they swim so fast!”

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“the even copied an Amsterdam Canal to show what’s in there”

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Hope you like this tour of the Zoo in this pick of the Hidden Gems of Amsterdam! So to everybody the weather is getting better so it’s time to book your flights and enjoy my lovely hometown city.
Will post some more hidden gems soon to add to your to do list once you are here!

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Thanks for stopping by everybody!

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7 years ago in #travel by heyitshaas (64)

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loveself (58) 7 years ago

Love the kissing fish photo!

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heyitshaas (64) 7 years ago

haha did not even think about that, thanks for stopping by! go to that Zoo often since it's right downtown.

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fkrakhi (39) 7 years ago

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lveecze (53) 7 years ago

Hey what a nice photo, thanks for share!) If you like epic cinematic photos and videos, follow my blog, it would be an honor to me! :)

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dkid14 (62) 7 years ago

That zoo looks awesome. Good zoos are awesome. Cool logo at the end of your post too

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heyitshaas (64) 7 years ago

thanks for always stopping by! really are thankfull for it! soon we can enjoy the play-offs! the Zoo is indeed very fun

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sriesteem (41) 7 years ago

A very pleasant zoo place many people who visit this place. whether this is a gift from the Dutch government

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heyitshaas (64) 7 years ago

the entree fee is a little expensive, but a year pass is not, so no help by the government

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somethingrandom (43) 7 years ago

I didn't go to the zoo, but a friend of mine told me a story about how during WW2, hundreds of Jewish people hid in there! I tried to google but only found Warsaw Zoo? Is the story true or not lol

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heyitshaas (64) 7 years ago

dont know if that true or not, could be, the Zoo is located in the Jewish area, many people tried to help during the War, would be so great if the Zoo indeed was used to help people! always enjoy going there

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