Antwerp

ZOO Antwerp has been the iconic green oasis in the City since 1843. A place where young and old enjoy the animals, nature and beautiful historical buildings together. The gorillas and chimpanzees in the Valley of the Great Apes warm the hearts of all visitors. Young gorillas Thandie and Vizazi climb and romp around! Stroll through the Buffalo savannah where buffaloes and numerous birds live peacefully together. From the viewpoint, admire the savannah with giraffes and zebras. A bit further white rhinos are rolling enthusiastically in their mud bath. And don't forget the lion cubs, next to the playground where the little ones climb and swing. The curious meerkats keep a close eye on everything. Be enchanted by the koalas and the largest Reef Aquarium in Europe! End a beautiful day with a waffle or an ice cream at Grand Café Flamingo.

For almost two hundred years playing cards have been printed in Turnhout. Still today, the Turnhout-based company Cartamundi is the absolute world player in the production of playing cards and board games. The popular cardboard cards are not just for innocent fun. Think of fortune telling, satire, propaganda,
advertising. The museum shows this surprising use, but also focuses on the history of the playing card. Moreover, the card game is an alluring theme for artists. And they are only too happy to highlight the sinful behaviour of the players. Arguments, cheating, fraud: they say it is all part of a game of cards.
In the museum's machinery, you are immersed in the atmosphere of a 19th-century playing card factory. Authentic printing presses and graphic equipment illustrate the entire production process. Regularly, the sound of the impressive steam engine echoes through the building and on fixed days, passionate printers turn the presses on.

The museum also houses a high-tech graphic workshop. The machines are the state of the art in graphic and game design. A unique opportunity for designers who - by appointment - want to make a prototype. During school holidays, the youth studio often offers printing workshops to families. Finish your visit
with a game of cards in the cosy self-service café 'Vijven & Zessen'!

At ZOO Planckendael, you'll discover all the continents. In Asia, explore the kingdom of the orangutan. The great apes live together with gibbons and otters, crested macaques are their neighbours. Meet Indian rhinos and the elephant family. In Africa, marvel at bonobos and barking hyenas and walk among the macaque family. Oceania is home to the adorable koala and the storks are flapping in full force. Let your offspring monkey around in the many playgrounds, and enjoy!

Adventure and relaxation among the greenery of a welcoming recreation area with a free adventurous playground. Petting zoo, go-kart track, outdoor swimming pool, trampolines, and since 2021 a new adventure mini golf course.

Experience animals like nowhere else! A visit to Pakawi Park is much more than a day of animal watching. It is a senses-stimulating overall experience that amazes, touches and inspires. You will not only learn how our animals live in their natural habitat, but you will also play an active and fascinating role in their story. Come and have a look and experience animals like nowhere else.

Go and explore at Toy Museum Mechelen and learn all about playing and toys! Do you know how people used to play in our regions? Why do we play and
what does playing mean to you? In addition to carefully selected collection pieces, recognizable for all generations, you will also be able to experience the story thanks to countless gaming experiences. Scan your wristband and get extra information about the collection or challenge yourself during the museum game!

Keep alive the memories of those who died for our freedom. At Fort Breendonk, one of the best-preserved Nazi camps in Europe, you enter one of the darkest pages of the 20th century. Discover the personal stories and testimonies of the more than 3,000 prisoners held at the Fort during the Second World War.

Does your child have an appetite for adventure and lots of energy? Then Speelstad is the right place for you! We have various play cages, trampolines and
climbing cages, to fully indulge oneself. In our block corner you can let your imagination run wild and build a real castle. Do you crave for more? Then we have various attractions for young and slightly older children. Like the Butterfly, Jungle-Loop, Disco-Twister and Flying Beaver. We have also provided two different areas where they can play safely. Our outdoor playground is equipped with various swings, an adventure course, a large sandpit, an air trampoline, a slide.

The top attractions outside are definitely the Klimvulkaan and the Speelstad Express. For the little ones, there are fun fairy houses that bring the fairy tales
completely to life. The whole area is fenced in so that parents can can quietly relax on our large terrace in the sun or under the sun tent in the shade. Refreshing drinks and tasty snacks are available at democratic prices.

Water fun. That means enjoying three indoor pools, a giant seventy-meter slide, a fast-flowing river, whirlpool, water sprayers, and aroma and steam baths at the Netepark. And in the summer, two outdoor pools are added to the mix! Not a fan of water? Then during the summer months, there's a wide range of sports and games for you. Think BMX, trampolines, mini-golf, soccer, petanque, table tennis, and beach volleyball. Or you can simply relax on the sunbathing area and terrace of the brasserie!