# Planckendael zoo, at Muizen

What to do en Mechelen · Mechelen

Fuente: https://www.geocalia.com/en/belgium/mechelen/things-to-do/planckendael-zoo · Revisado: 2026-11-12

- Duración: 5 h
- Temporada: All year; hours change with the season
- Para quién: Families with children of all ages

Zoo · all day · open 365 days · under-3s free · €2 less buying online a day ahead

Planckendael is the zoo of the Royal Zoological Society of Antwerp at Muizen, on the outskirts of Mechelen: a large, all-day park with animals from the five continents spread between forest and meadows. It is the plan with small children that completes the city.
Tickets
The price changes according to the day: you see it in the calendar of its online shop. Buying at least a day ahead saves you €2 per adult and €1 per child; children under 3 go in free. Open 365 days a year, with hours depending on the season.
Getting there
It is at Leuvensesteenweg 582. Muizen station is close, on foot, and on the train under-12s travel free. By car, parking is paid. Dogs are not allowed, except assistance dogs.

## Cómo llegar y contacto

- Web: https://www.zooplanckendael.be/en
- Coordenadas: 51, 4.5176

## Cerca de aquí

- [Mechelen toy museum, at the station](https://www.geocalia.com/en/belgium/mechelen/things-to-do/toy-museum), a 3.0 km
- [Cosma](https://www.geocalia.com/en/belgium/mechelen/where-to-eat/cosma), a 4.0 km
- [The floating Dijle walkway, from the Haverwerf to the botanical garden](https://www.geocalia.com/en/belgium/mechelen/things-to-do/dyle-walkway), a 4.1 km
- [Hotel Vé](https://www.geocalia.com/en/belgium/mechelen/where-to-stay/hotel-ve), a 4.1 km
- [St Rumbold's Cathedral and the Grote Markt](https://www.geocalia.com/en/belgium/mechelen/things-to-do/st-rumbolds-cathedral), a 4.1 km
- [Boat trip on the Dijle from the Haverwerf](https://www.geocalia.com/en/belgium/mechelen/things-to-do/dyle-boat-trip), a 4.1 km
- [Climbing St Rumbold's tower and its skywalk](https://www.geocalia.com/en/belgium/mechelen/things-to-do/st-rumbolds-tower), a 4.2 km
- [Martin's Patershof](https://www.geocalia.com/en/belgium/mechelen/where-to-stay/martins-patershof), a 4.2 km

## Preguntas frecuentes

### How much does Planckendael cost?
It depends on the day; check the calendar on its website. Under-3s do not pay.

### Can you go with a dog?
No, only assistance dogs.

Destino: [Mechelen](https://www.geocalia.com/en/belgium/mechelen.md)