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Antwerp Zoo (Dierentuin)

Koningin Astridplein 26, Antwerp 2018, Belgium
32-3-202-4540
As featured in Bruges for young kids
Ranked #14 of 65 attractions in Antwerp
4.0 of 5 stars 91 Reviews
Type: Zoos, Aquariums
Fee: Yes
Description: Large, well-defined zoo which houses a variety of species from giraffes to fish.
Useful Information: Activities for young children, Activities for older children
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London
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2012 NEW

We "popped into" the zoo intending to spend a couple of hours prior to shopping. We stayed for over 5 hours! Although small by comparison, the zoo is well planned on different levels and has a great variety of birds, insects and animals. Grounds and gardens are well maintained and there are plenty of places to sit and rest your... More

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Borsbeek
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2012 NEW

The zoo is changing for the good. A lot of space for the animals, and still more changes to come in the following years. More

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Antwerp, Belgium
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7 reviews 7 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2012

Visiting Antwerp without seeing the zoo ... you should at least be punished ! This is one of the greatest of its kind. Every year they keep adding animals and renovating the scenery. So you know what to do ! More

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Antwerp
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78 reviews 78 reviews
Reviews in 47 cities Reviews in 47 cities
46 helpful votes 46 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2012

I've been going to the Antwerp Zoo since I was a little child, and I can still enjoy it. The Zoo has found an elegant mix of 19th century and modern buildings, has a nice park , and the animals are a treat for the old as well as the young. More

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Antwerp, Belgium
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8 reviews 8 reviews
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 May 2012

Despite being under partial construction, it managed to keep an elegant charm about it. The original building still have that alure, that golden scent of the turn of the century. One could still feel that somewhere in Africa, an adventurous rebel was capturing wild beasts for captivity. Not that I agree with that! I felt a bit sad in the... More

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Palm Beach Gardens, Florida
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65 reviews 65 reviews
Reviews in 24 cities Reviews in 24 cities
66 helpful votes 66 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 May 2012

Belgian friends brought me here to spend some time before my train to Paris. I was surprised to find this oasis in the city center. With a good variety of animals who seemed well cared for, and lovely landscape, I think the zoo requires a 2 hr visit. I do feel that the entry cost was excessive at 22 EU... More

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Capital of Europe
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21 reviews 21 reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 April 2012

You can find this zoo beside Antwerp's Central Station and as one of the oldest zoo's in the world the architecture is impressive. The zoo is not overly large but is not small either so allow at least a few hours to see the main attractions. The zoo has some beautifully kept grounds and the enclosures are a mix of... More

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Belgica
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37 reviews 37 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 April 2012

nice zoo to walk on a boring day and see nice animals! More

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Antwerp
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25 reviews 25 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 April 2012

The Antwerp Zoo is smack in the middle of the city, next to the Central Station (also worth a visit). The animals are almost all housed in new surroundings that resemble their natural habitat. At the gates, pick up the paper with all the feeding times, and make sure you visit your favorite animals being fed (don't forget the pinguins,... More

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Pijnacker, Netherlands
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 April 2012

As you enter the majestic gates of one of Europe's oldest zoos your are immediately transported back in time. The lion gates, the plantarium building, the gardens and sculptures are all magnificent! The animal exhibits are well described in several languages including English, and include bits of history too. Our favourite was the nocturnal exhibit hall where the lights are... More

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