Planckendael

Planckendael
Planckendael castle
51°00′05″N 4°30′59″E / 51.001389°N 4.516389°E / 51.001389; 4.516389
Date opened1956
LocationMechelen, Belgium
MembershipsEAZA
Websitewww.planckendael.be

Planckendael is a zoo, located on the grounds of Planckendael castle in the village district of Muizen, in Mechelen, Belgium. In 1956 the Royal Zoological Society of Antwerp (KMDA) bought the Planckendael estate in order to acquire a larger space for animals than what they owned: the city zoo in Antwerp. Planckendael hosts exotic animals like rhinos, bison and various antelope species.

Planckendael also has extensive leisure facilities: For children there is a large separate play area.

References

  • Scimitar oryx
    Scimitar oryx
  • American bison
    American bison
  • Asiatic lion
    Asiatic lion
  • Giraffe
    Giraffe
  • Indian rhinoceros
    Indian rhinoceros
  • Humboldt penguin
    Humboldt penguin
  • Cheetah
    Cheetah
  • Camel
    Camel
  • Koala
    Koala
  • Asian elephant
    Asian elephant
  • Baby Asian elephant
    Baby Asian elephant
  • White stork
    White stork
  • Przewalski's horse
    Przewalski's horse
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