Experts' Choice Award Zoo Antwerpen (dierentuin)
What the experts agree on
One of Europe's oldest zoos (1843), located right beside Antwerp's central station for easy access. Compact 10-11 hectare grounds hold state-of-the-art enclosures and 5,000 animals, though it's not cheap.
“Recently I paid Antwerp a small visit and it was as beautiful as I had remembered it. Due to rain I had the center all to myself. I really missed it's beautiful guild buildings.”
– Afar Magazine
Frommer's "This fine (but by no means inexpensive) 10-hectare (25-acre) zoo, which has been here since 1843, is a great place to take the kids." Full review
Fodor's "Antwerp's zoo houses its residents in style." Full review
Lonely Planet "Enclosures in the 10-hectare site are state-of-the-art and the zoo’s breeding program has an international reputation." Full review
Afar Magazine "With its super-convenient location, right beside Antwerp's central train station, there's no excuse not to visit the Antwerp Zoo." Full review
Michelin Guide 2 Stars
"These gardens planted with trees and flowers...they cover 11ha and are home to around 5,000 animals of all sorts...the grounds also contain several pavilions (planetarium and Aquaforum)." Full review
