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Description
(Local Name: Dierentuin) Located right in the midst of the city, immediately behind Centraal Station, the 10ha/25 acre Antwerp Zoo was founded in 1843. It is widely regarded as one of the finest zoos in Europe on account of its variety of species, its success in breeding, the care bestowed on the animals, kept in the most natural environment possible, and, last but by no means least, its architecture.
Hobbies & Activities category: Art Nouveau or Deco - architecture & art;  Zoo or animal collection
Attractions within Antwerp Zoo

Natural History Museum

The Antwerp zoo also has a natural history museum concentrating mainly on native fauna. One rather unusual section is devoted to a collection of old microscopes and specimens.

Antwerp Zoo Animals

More than 6,000 animals of 950 species live in the zoo, including rare breeds such as white rhino, okapi and mountain gorilla.

Antwerp Zoo Architecture

While the Art Déco facades of the entrance area are the first features to catch the eye, inside the zoo there are several buildings of note, among them the giraffe and elephant house (1855) in the style of an Egyptian temple.

Antwerp Zoo Aviary

In the cleverly designed aviary occupants and visitors are able to mingle freely.

Antwerp Zoo Dolphinarium

A dolphinarium seating over a 1,000 has recently been added.

Antwerp Zoo Nocturnal House

A nocturnal house has recently been added.

Antwerp Zoo Terrarium and Aquarium

The terrarium and aquarium are filled with many interesting animals, among them the komodo dragon and exotic fish from the Zaïre River.

Planetarium

A planetarium has recently been added to the Antwerp Zoo.
Do-It-Yourself Tours
Address
The Antwerp Zoo
Kon. Astridplein 26
B-2018 Antwerp
Belgium
http://www.zooantwerpen.be
Hours
January 1 to February 28
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
Open10:0010:0010:0010:0010:0010:0010:00
Closed16:4516:4516:4516:4516:4516:4516:45
March 1 to April 30
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
Open10:0010:0010:0010:0010:0010:0010:00
Closed17:3017:3017:3017:3017:3017:3017:30
May 1 to June 30
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
Open10:0010:0010:0010:0010:0010:0010:00
Closed18:0018:0018:0018:0018:0018:0018:00
July 1 to August 31
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
Open10:0010:0010:0010:0010:0010:0010:00
Closed19:0019:0019:0019:0019:0019:0019:00
September 1 to September 30
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
Open10:0010:0010:0010:0010:0010:0010:00
Closed18:0018:0018:0018:0018:0018:0018:00
October 1 to October 31
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
Open10:0010:0010:0010:0010:0010:0010:00
Closed17:3017:3017:3017:3017:3017:3017:30
November 1 to December 31
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
Open10:0010:0010:0010:0010:0010:0010:00
Closed16:4516:4516:4516:4516:4516:4516:45
Cost
Adult15.50 Euros
Senior9.90 Euros
Child 11 & under9.90 Euros
Child 3 & underFREE
Tips
Book guides one month in advance. Guides are also available only for groups of 15 or more. No pets are allowed in the zoo.
Guides
Guided tour available as optional extra.
Transit
Bus: 2, 12, 15, 18, 23.
Typical Visit
4 hours
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