Antwerp Zoo: Ticket Prices, Hours & Antwerp City Pass
2.5 - 4 h
Zoo
Founded 1843 — the oldest zoo in Belgium; its neo-Egyptian "Egyptian Temple" giraffe and elephant house dates to 1856
Koningin Astridplein 20-26, 2018 Antwerpen, Belgium
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Practical Visitor Info & Tips
€29.00
€21.00
Daily from 10:00. Closing time varies by season: 16:45 (Nov-Feb), 17:30 (Mar-Apr & Oct), 18:00 (May-Jun & Sep), 19:00 (Jul-Aug).
Not mandatory for general admission; booking at least one day ahead online saves roughly €3.00 (adult) / €2.00 (child) versus buying on the day.
Belgium's oldest zoo (founded 1843), beside Antwerp Centraal Station. Highlights include the 1856 neo-Egyptian "Egyptian Temple" giraffe/elephant house and the entrance flamingo pond.
| Option | Price | Booking | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adult, online (1+ day ahead) | ~€29.00 (varies by date) | Online booking saves ~€3.00 | |
| Child (3-11), online | ~€21.00 (varies by date) | Online booking saves ~€2.00 | |
| Antwerp City Pass holders | Not included — pay standard price | N/A |
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Ticket Options
€29.00
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See pass compatibility below ↓Overview & History
Antwerp Zoo, founded in 1843, is Belgium's oldest zoo and sits directly beside Antwerp Centraal Station in the city center. Its grounds include the landmark neo-Egyptian "Egyptian Temple" (1856), one of Western Europe's most notable 19th-century Egyptian-revival buildings, now housing giraffes and elephants, alongside a flamingo pond near the main entrance.
What to See: Top Highlights
The Egyptian Temple
An 1856 neo-Egyptian building, one of the most significant of its kind in Western Europe, now home to the zoo's giraffe and elephant enclosures.
Flamingo Pond
A flock of flamingos greets visitors near the main entrance, one of the zoo's most photographed sights.
City-Center Location
Directly adjacent to Antwerp Centraal Station, making it one of the most accessible zoos in Europe to reach on foot or by train.
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Compare Antwerp PassesConfirmed NOT included — Antwerp Zoo does not appear among the Antwerp City Pass's official list of 16 museums, 4 churches, and 3 named attractions, checked directly on antwerpcitypass.be. Budget for a standalone ticket regardless of any pass you're carrying.
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Not included. Confirmed absent from antwerpcitypass.be's own official, fully-enumerated attraction list (16 museums, 4 churches, 3 named attractions) — Antwerp Zoo is not among them and no discount relationship was found either.
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