Planckendael is a
zoo
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, located on the grounds of
Planckendael castle in the village district of
Muizen, in
Mechelen
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,
Belgium
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. 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
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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
Gallery
Image:Planckendael zoo scimitar oryx 03.jpg, Scimitar oryx
Image:Planckendael zoo American bison 03.jpg, American bison
Image:Planckendael zoo Asiatic lion 04.jpg, Asiatic lion
Image:Planckendael zoo Giraffe 08.jpg, Giraffe
Image:Planckendael zoo Rhinoceros 01.jpg, Indian rhinoceros
Image:Planckendael zoo Humboldtpinguin 09.jpg, Humboldt penguin
Image:Planckendael zoo Cheetah 06.jpg, Cheetah
Image:Planckendael_zoo_Bactrian_camel_03.jpg, Camel
Image:Planckendael zoo Koala 03.jpg, Koala
Image:Planckendael zoo Asian elephant 14.jpg, Asian elephant
Image:Planckendael zoo baby Asian elephant 06.jpg, Baby Asian elephant
Image:Planckendael White stork 11.jpg, White stork
Image:Planckendael zoo Przewalski's horse 01.jpg, Przewalski's horse
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1956 establishments in Belgium
Zoos in Belgium
Gardens in Flanders
Parks in Flanders
Tourist attractions in Antwerp Province
Buildings and structures in Mechelen