Planckendael
| Planckendael | |
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| 51°00′05″N 4°30′59″E / 51.001389°N 4.516389°E | |
| Date opened | 1956 |
| Location | Mechelen, Belgium |
| Memberships | EAZA |
| Website | www |
Planckendael is a
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
- Much of the content of this article comes from the equivalent Dutch-language wikipedia article. Retrieved on 10 December 2014.
Gallery
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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
External links
Media related to Planckendael at Wikimedia Commons- Official website
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