Antwerp Zoo

The Antwerp Royal Society for Zoology established the Antwerp Zoo in 1843 for the purpose of conducting zoological and botanical research. The Antwerp Zoo is still managed by the city's zoological organization, which is now known as De Koninklijke Maatschappij voor Dierkunde van Antwerpen, in contrast to several of the other zoos on this list.

The 1920 Summer Olympics' boxing and wrestling competitions, as well as concerts, were previously held at the Antwerp Zoo. The Antwerp Zoo underwent significant improvements following World War II to become a model zoo that adhered to new and modern scientific, educational, cultural, and aesthetic norms.

The park's area increased from less than 1.59 hectares to more than 10.5 hectares over its formative years. The Egyptian temple (1856) and the Oriental-style antelope building (1861), which is currently home to the okapis, are notable structures from that time period. The zoo serves a cultural purpose as well. Initially, the zoo's garden served as the location for concerts. To make room for a concert venue, the museum building was destroyed. The Antwerp Symphony Orchestra, a Flanders symphony orchestra, moved into the auditorium at that point. The second floor was where the museum's holdings were relocated.

Year Established: July 21, 1843
Location: Antwerp, Belgium