Animal Kingdom

Mammals

Walk with recent and extinct animals, and discover what made these animals so successful.

Whales

The majestic Whale Hall is completely devoted to whales and other marine mammals.

North Pole – South Pole

A tunnel leads you from the Whale Hall between North and South Poles, each with its distinct wildlife.

Shells

The Shell Hall not only contains a collection of superb shells, but also a tropical aquarium and a world of mysterious invertebrates.

North Sea

The North Sea discovery room makes a perfect hands-on introduction to beach and sea life at the Belgian coast.

Insects

Arthropods actually would deserve their own museum, since this group contains more than 80 pc of all known animal species. Our Insect Hall will introduce you to this fascinating world.

Vivarium

Hush... Enter softly... If you examine every chink and crack in the Vivarium, you’ll be sure to spot many little critters!

Animal Pal

Ready for a city trip? Meet our city dwellers in 'Animal Pal'. Our smallest visitors will have the safari of their lives!