Antwerp Zoo Zoo
Historic city zoo adjacent to Antwerp central station
Founded in 1843 beside Antwerpen-Centraal station, Antwerp Zoo pairs 19th-century pavilions with modern enclosures; tourists arrive for its historic architecture, varied species, and family-friendly programs in the heart of the city.
Antwerp Zoo at a Glance#
Address: Koningin Astridplein 26, 2018 Antwerpen, Belgium
Website: https://www.antwerpzoo.be/
About Antwerp Zoo#
Antwerp Zoo is one of the world’s oldest zoos, founded in 1843, and lies in the centre of Antwerp next to the city’s central railway station. The site combines 19th-century exhibition pavilions, a botanical component and modern animal enclosures.
- Location: Located directly adjacent to Antwerpen-Centraal railway station, making it exceptionally easy to combine with a city visit.
How to Get to Antwerp Zoo#
Antwerp Zoo sits immediately adjacent to Antwerpen-Centraal railway station-exit the station and the zoo entrance is a 1-2 minute walk. This makes it extremely easy to reach by national and regional trains that serve Antwerpen-Centraal.
If driving, the zoo is in the city center a short distance from main roads; parking is available in nearby garages around the station and city centre.
Tips for Visiting Antwerp Zoo#
- Use the entrance closest to Antwerpen-Centraal station so you can combine arrival or departure with a quick visit to the station itself and avoid the busier park-side approaches.
- Aim for weekday mornings to avoid family crowds that build at weekends and school holidays, and head first to the historical glasshouses and the aviary - these architectural features are often rushed past.
- Give extra time to the zoo's historic pavilions and Art Nouveau structures; visitors focused only on the animals frequently miss the well-preserved architectural details scattered through the grounds.
Best Time to Visit Antwerp Zoo#
Visit Antwerp Zoo in spring or early autumn for pleasant weather and smaller crowds while most animal areas are open.
Weather & Climate near Antwerp Zoo#
Antwerp Zoo's climate is classified as Oceanic - Oceanic climate with mild summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 1°C to 24°C. Moderate rainfall (814 mm/year), distributed fairly evenly throughout the year.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | 1° - 6° | 0° | 67 mm | overcast | 93% | 4.7 m/s | 0.0 low | 8.2h |
| February | Poor | 1° - 7° | 0° | 52 mm | overcast | 89% | 4.2 m/s | 0.1 low | 9.8h |
| March | Acceptable | 3° - 10° | 4° | 66 mm | partly cloudy | 84% | 4.4 m/s | 0.4 low | 11.7h |
| April | Good | 5° - 14° | 7° | 50 mm | partly cloudy | 79% | 4.0 m/s | 0.8 moderate | 13.7h |
| May | Good | 9° - 19° | 14° | 64 mm | partly cloudy | 77% | 3.7 m/s | 1.1 high | 15.4h |
| June | Good | 12° - 21° | 16° | 77 mm | overcast | 76% | 3.6 m/s | 1.4 high | 16.3h |
| July | Very Good | 14° - 23° | 19° | 74 mm | partly cloudy | 75% | 3.5 m/s | 1.3 high | 15.9h |
| August | Very Good | 13° - 24° | 18° | 62 mm | partly cloudy | 77% | 3.2 m/s | 1.1 high | 14.4h |
| September | Very Good | 11° - 20° | 15° | 74 mm | partly cloudy | 79% | 3.5 m/s | 0.7 moderate | 12.5h |
| October | Acceptable | 7° - 15° | 11° | 73 mm | overcast | 85% | 3.7 m/s | 0.3 low | 10.5h |
| November | Acceptable | 4° - 10° | 4° | 79 mm | overcast | 91% | 4.1 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.7h |
| December | Poor | 2° - 7° | 1° | 76 mm | overcast | 94% | 4.4 m/s | 0.0 low | 7.7h |
