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Dierenpark Plankendael

Leuvensesteenweg 582, Mechelen 2812, Belgium
32 15 41 49 21
Ranked #1 of 7 attractions in Mechelen
4.5 of 5 stars 45 Reviews
Type: Nature/ Wildlife Areas, Zoos, Parks
Useful Information: Activities for older children, Activities for young children
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Borsbeek
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2012 NEW

This park combines wildlife with a walk in the park. Nicely done and certainly worth a visit More

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Antwerp
Top Contributor
78 reviews 78 reviews
Reviews in 48 cities Reviews in 48 cities
46 helpful votes 46 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2012

This is not only a Zoo, but also a conservation park; they have breeding programs for endangered species. The zoo animals are divided over 5 Continents and with natural looking settings. The compounds of the animals are big, and there are educational signs. There is a lot of fun to be had by the kids : there are playgrounds in... More

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europe
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17 reviews 17 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 April 2012

Very cool place to visit as soon as the weather lets you. No extreme good weather needed, always a joy to visit. You can do a small or a long tour, easy access for wheelchairs. At the end of the tour, there is a very nice caferaria, so keep a little place in your stomach for a nice dessert! Pretty... More

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Brussels, Belgium
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 April 2012

This is just a wonderful place to take your kids to. Take something to eat or eat at the many options there. You can manage to spend the whole day there without getting bored. More

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Bruselas
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72 reviews 72 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 April 2012

Excellent to go on a sunny day but be carefull if it is a bit cloudy cause the park is huge and if it starts raining once you are already there you might get back to your car completely wet. Some parts have been under renovation forever. But animals have nice space for themselves". More

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Leuven, Belgium
Senior Contributor
22 reviews 22 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 March 2012

This animal park is very close to the city of Mechelen. You can get there by car, bus or even by boat!! Besides all the animals (this summer the new elephant park is opening), there are also lots of play gardens and restaurants. More

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Antwerp
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 March 2012

Belgium's best zoo. Clean and lots of space for the animals. Very Green. Lots of playgrounds for the kids. More

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Senior Contributor
29 reviews 29 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 March 2012

if you want to relax and let your kids run around, looking at animals and playing on a playground, it is ok. if you are adult and looking for an exciting day - stay away More

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Antwerp
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42 reviews 42 reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 March 2012

the zoo is expanding and renovating here, a perfect place for family outings : do try to get here from antwerp with the train/boat connection !!! More

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Brussels, Belgium
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31 reviews 31 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 March 2012

Very nice place to see with kids, great animals, great playgrounds. Fast food a bit disappointing, but overall definitely worth a trip. More

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