Planckendael

Planckendael

Planckendael

Zoo in Mechelen, Belgium

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.

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

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