DierenPark Amersfoort Zoo
Zoo in Amersfoort with diverse animal habitats
DierenPark Amersfoort in the Netherlands combines animal enclosures with interactive exhibits and family activities; visitors encounter mammals, birds and educational displays geared toward children.
DierenPark Amersfoort at a Glance#
Address: Scherpenzeelseweg 55, 3818 JZ Amersfoort, Netherlands
Website: https://www.dierenparkamersfoort.nl
Hours: Daily 9:00am-6:00pm (seasonal changes may apply)
Admission: Adults €17.50, Children (3-9) €15.00, concessions and family tickets available (prices subject to change)
How to Get to DierenPark Amersfoort#
Located in Amersfoort, Utrecht province. By car, follow signs from the A1/A28 interchange. Public transport: take train to Amersfoort central station and a local bus to DierenPark (check local bus lines and schedules).
Tips for Visiting DierenPark Amersfoort#
- Feedings are scheduled for many animals - check the daily program to catch penguin or sea lion presentations.
- Arrive before noon to see big cats and primates at their most active; late afternoon can be quieter but some animals retreat.
- Use the zoo's map to navigate the park efficiently; it's larger than it looks and includes a historic castle-like facade that many visitors miss.
Best Time to Visit DierenPark Amersfoort#
Best in spring for young animals and pleasant weather; arrive early in summer to avoid crowds during feeding times.
Weather & Climate near DierenPark Amersfoort#
DierenPark Amersfoort's climate is classified as Oceanic - Oceanic climate with mild summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -1°C to 22°C. Moderate rainfall (873 mm/year).
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | 0° - 5° | -2° | 78 mm | overcast | 93% | 4.8 m/s | 0.0 low | 8.1h |
| February | Poor | -1° - 6° | -1° | 56 mm | overcast | 90% | 4.5 m/s | 0.1 low | 9.7h |
| March | Acceptable | 1° - 10° | 2° | 74 mm | overcast | 84% | 4.6 m/s | 0.4 low | 11.7h |
| April | Good | 3° - 13° | 5° | 51 mm | partly cloudy | 78% | 4.1 m/s | 0.8 moderate | 13.8h |
| May | Good | 7° - 18° | 12° | 65 mm | partly cloudy | 77% | 3.9 m/s | 1.2 high | 15.5h |
| June | Good | 10° - 20° | 15° | 77 mm | overcast | 76% | 3.7 m/s | 1.4 high | 16.5h |
| July | Very Good | 12° - 22° | 17° | 75 mm | overcast | 77% | 3.5 m/s | 1.4 high | 16.0h |
| August | Very Good | 12° - 22° | 17° | 65 mm | overcast | 79% | 3.3 m/s | 1.1 high | 14.5h |
| September | Good | 9° - 19° | 14° | 76 mm | overcast | 81% | 3.5 m/s | 0.7 moderate | 12.5h |
| October | Acceptable | 6° - 14° | 10° | 79 mm | overcast | 86% | 3.9 m/s | 0.3 low | 10.4h |
| November | Acceptable | 3° - 9° | 3° | 89 mm | overcast | 92% | 4.2 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.6h |
| December | Poor | 1° - 6° | 0° | 88 mm | overcast | 94% | 4.5 m/s | 0.0 low | 7.5h |
