Zoo

Luchonda
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Zoo of Antwerp

  • September 1, 2002
  • Rated 4 of 5 by irisbe from Mortsel, Belgium
Zoo of Antwerp

This zoo is more then just about animals. Previous the zoo was founded in 1843 as a private park for the happy few and the rich. Soon it grew bigger and all people could enter without being a member. Whereas it started as a collection of exotic animals, it grew to the research and prevalation of animal species.

During Winter season you can have a guided visit in group behind the cages of the zoo and see how animals are cared for, learn about their breeding program etc.

In other seasons you can walk around the zoo, enjoy not only the animals but all the art that you can find on this little spot: architecture in all kinds of sorts, landscape architecture, paintings, sculptures... There is a little story behind every piece you come across but it would take me too far to explain it all in here :-)

click here for official, (only Dutch and French) website.

From journal Lifetime is not enough to discover

Zoo Antwerpen

  • June 29, 2002
  • Rated 3 of 5 by Adelaide from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
I haven't been there myself, but I saw it when I left the Central Station. The Antwerp Zoo is one of the oldest zoos in the world - almost 200 years old - and houses over 4000 animals, many of which were brought from Congo, Belgium's former colony in Africa. The giraffes live in an Egyptian Temple! Guided tours are provided and there are open-air concerts on the grounds during summer.

From journal Antwerp, not just a diamond city

"Zoo of Antwerp"

  • November 6, 2001
  • Rated 3 of 5 by Luchonda from Ghent, Belgium
"Zoo of Antwerp"

The Zoo is a restricted area - in the middle of a stressy city- famous for its harbour and its diamond trading. But once you enter, you close this world behind you and enjoy the animals. It is a spot where you can see different species - but it is certainly unrealistic if you have the chance to see them in their basic environment.See my travel pages

From journal The Animal Farm

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