It was a nice, not too big park. Really nice that you stand in a square and can just choose where you go without following a specific route. The paths did need replacing. With a wheelchair you really don't want to get there, there were holes in the road everywhere and it was a big mud pool. There was a lot for children to do, such as lots of climbing equipment to see the animals up close. We were also in a big climbing route😂. Spacious enclosures with plenty to do for the animals. Also some special species such as the Somali donkeys, mhorrgazelles, dorcasgazelles and the wapiti. I found the hospitality very mediocre, they had 6 takeaway points and one real restaurant where you could sit, but there they also only had chips and hamburgers. So tip: bring your own. There were also many animals to see inside, nice on a rainy or cold day, for example. There was also an event going on: Pay attention! Park will be open until 4 am in January 2025! It didn't look that special and didn't add that much. So I don't recommend the event.

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! Planckendael is an enjoyable park to explore with your family and friends on the weekends. The Zoo offers a variety of activities and special events (such as bird shows). There are also plenty of playgrounds where kids can play and even swim (next to the Bonobo shop)! It also provides educational experiences with the signs explaining different animals and where they come. The food options are not too good and healthy. It’s more something like fast food. While Planckendael offers typical fast food options such as vol-au-vent, meatballs in tomato sauce, spaghetti, doner, fish & chips, … Fortunately, they also offer healthier food options like sandwiches, salads, soup, … I recommend this. The Zoo is divided into different zones (per country) which make it easy to see the animal you want. This organization helps visitors navigate the zoo more efficiently. Each zone is tailored to the natural environment of the animals it houses, offering a deeper understanding of diverse ecosystems and their inhabitants. Zoo Planckendael is a good spot for a day on a weekend, with fun activities and educational opportunities. While the park mainly offers fast food, there are also healthier options. The zoo’s layout makes it easy for visitors to find their way around and visit their favorite animals.

We have been wanting to visit this zoo for a very long time. Maybe autumn wasn’t the best season to choose, because there was quite some refurbishing going on. Which was reflected in a €5 discount per ticket. The weather during our visit was great, for the time of year. The zoo has very nice exhibits and a lot of playgrounds. The latter not being that handy for your children, because as soon as they see a playground, they want to play there. A centralised playground would’ve made more sense. Other than that we will be back here in the summer to enjoy this zoo without the muddy paths for sure!

Definitely a nice place. The animals have large spaces available. This means that to see them it is sometimes necessary to wait for them to pass by as they are not "in the shop window". I recommend dedicating a full day because it is truly worth it. The park is very large and I think it is suitable for adults and children. There are all the services (bathrooms, refreshment points, picnic areas, play areas, smoking areas, souvenir shops). I think we will happily return

After Recommendation from a colleague I went there with my son on Wednesday 25 September. Well, can tell you, it's a beautiful zoo. The space the animals have, great. That, in my opinion, is the point. That they end up in a habitat that is suitable for them. Upon arrival I wanted to buy tickets in one of the devices you encounter on the way from the parking lot to the entrance. However, these did not work. After considering walking on they kindly helped me at the entrance to sell the tickets plus parking ticket anyway and they would look into the problem. One piece of advice, especially if it has rained, put on good walking shoes. For the rest, good hiking trails, certainly good declaration where wheelchairs have or do not have passage. The bins, well, that does need a little more attention. With many benches, the boomerang benches are great by the way, they could put some extra waste bins there. Anyway, nice zoo where you can spend some hours. Chapoo Mechelen, Belgium.

Park looked nice and clean, despite us thinking there could be more trash cans. We've seen almost every animal. If you follow the paths by continent you will pass everywhere. The animals can also be seen from multiple perspectives. Animals have quite a lot of room to move compared to other zoos. Every continent has a playground or adventure path. Our daughter of almost 4 loved it. Food and drinks we had brought ourselves given the other reviews. Just bought an ice cream. Only downside to the animals I found the location of the cheetah. In addition to this enclosure, there were animals that the cheetah could see / smell well so that one of the cheetahs tried to get to it continuously. Something that is not going to work of course...I thought it was pathetic...can cause frustration. Furthermore, highly recommended this park! Tip in good weather: bring an extra set of clothes for the children. There is a low tide area where you can play.

Been here 3 years ago during the corona period. Paths are still as bad as they were back then. Large pits and puddles everywhere. Not convenient with a buggy. In urgent need of renovation. Nice walking paths with climbing equipment along the side. Food very expensive for what it is. The restaurant was extremely busy and somewhat refectory-like. Totally inefficient at the greenhouses, which meant we had to wait a long time. Food was cold by the time we sat at the table. Beautiful enclosures and easy to see animals. Playground is outdated and too small for the number of children. Nice hidden places.

Super nice park, but the food is really substandard and expensive. Beeper wasn't working, so our food was cold. It was suggested to give new fries. The "new" ones were just as cold. Bring your own sandwiches is the message!

A superb family day under a beautiful July sun. There are many trees which makes it very pleasant even on a hot summer day. Super well suited for children of all ages. Many animals, beautiful enclosures. We didn’t think it was that big. We took 4 good hours to go around the whole park. Nice surprise. We will come back:)