Planckendael is a zoo, located on the grounds of Planckendael castle in the village district of Muizen, in Mechelen, Belgium. In 1956 the Royal …See more
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May 18, 2024
Zoo Planckendael is a family-friendly zoo located in Mechelen. It’s a great park to visit on a sunny day in Belgium! It has a lot of different animals to visit with an area of 46 hectares! Plancken… Full review by Maximilien G
Oct 11, 2023
The zoo is very big, split into continents, saw my first ever bonobos, kangaroos, indian rhinos, vicunas and kordofan giraffes. There's an obvious route in each areas so you don't miss anything. The … Full review by HollyPoppy10
Jul 20, 2022
It is more interesting than the Zoo in Antwerp as you can walk in the open and observe the animals.... they ar mostly outside.... Lovely walks to be had... Full review by Upsetlady1952
Hi, I was just reading reviews of Planckendael and have not come across many that mention its accessibility for people in wheel chairs or on crutches with limited mobility. Would you say this zoo is "disabled friendly" for someone who is slow on their feet and doesnt deal with steps well? I use crutches all the time and need my husband with me as my carer I'm an avid zoo goer in the UK but will be visiting Belgium and Germany for the first time this year and I am keen to visit several zoos. Thanks in advance for your help. Leigh ps can you tell me if this zoo offers a discount for disabled visitors and their carers, as many zoos in the UK do.
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I have to agree with Karl from Stockport. If you can get around others then you will be OK at Planckendael. There is about 3 miles worth of walking around all the continents. Some …
I have to agree with Karl from Stockport. If you can get around others then you will be OK at Planckendael. There is about 3 miles worth of walking around all the continents. Some larger than others. As for concessions I would visit the zoos website for that information. Hope you enjoy as much as we did.