The
Antwerp Zoo is one of the oldest and most famous zoos in the
world. Its
location - originally just outside the city walls, now an oasis of peace in the heart of
the city, next door to Central Station - is typical of the nineteenth-century origins.
You must set aside at least half a
day for a visit because there really is so much to see and do. More than 4.000 animals
await you. They will amaze you, endear you or fill you with the greatest respect.
But Above all it is the Royal
Society for Zoology which deserves our respect. This institute has been watching over the
welfare of animals for 150 years.
It takes part in international breeding programs for threatened species. It is famous for
its scientific research and guarantees that the animals live in the best possible
conditions.
Your roaring, whistling and
screeching hosts enjoy that comfort and freedom of movements in the magnificent
environment provided by nature and architecture.
But there are even more captivating
and surprising experiences in store, such as the nocturama, the planetarium, the botanical
greenhouse, the aquarium, etc.
You will find
between one and three restaurants open, depending on the time of day. But of course
there’s nothing to stop you picnicking on the bench.
Location
Koningin Astridplein 26
2000 Antwerp
Tel : 03/202.45.40
Fax : 03/231.00.18
Admission
Adults :13 € (Euro); children aged
from 3 to 11 inclusive, 60+ and handicapped : 8,50 € (Euro)
Opening times
The ZOO is open every day of
the year (Sundays and holidays included) from 10 am.
Closing times depend on the season: Summer: 6.15 pm / Winter: 4.30 pm
