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BE0407186105

Rechtspersoon Non-profit association 3 establishments

Koningin Astridplein 26, 2018 Antwerpen Botanische tuinen, dierentuinen en natuurreservaten zooantwerpen.be

Active for

79 year, 9 months

Financials

Financial year 2025

Worth noting

  • Little cash and receivables against the short-term debts.
  • Figures corrected afterwards (2021).

Revenue

€ 43.7 million

▲ 3% vs 2024

Profit

Healthy

€ 1.5 million

▼ 37% vs 2024

Debts

Low

€ 38.9 million

▼ 2% vs 2024

Royal Antwerp Zoo Foundation from Antwerpen, company number BE0407186105, closed financial year 2025 with a result of € 1.5 million after tax. For that financial year Royal Antwerp Zoo Foundation recorded revenue of € 43.7 million and equity of € 106.5 million. Compared with financial year 2024, the result moved from € 2.4 million to € 1.5 million. The company is profitable. The buffer is growing. A strong own buffer against the debts. The most recent annual accounts were filed with the National Bank of Belgium on August 31, 2026.

What happened at Royal Antwerp Zoo Foundation?

What happened at Royal Antwerp Zoo Foundation in recent years, according to the Belgian Official Gazette, the CBE and the National Bank:

  • ANNE BARÉ stepped down as director. NBB
  • LUCIEN GIJSENS stepped down as director. NBB
  • NATHALIE VERMEERSCH stepped down as director. NBB
  • CHRISTA VAN GINNEKEN stepped down as director. NBB
  • AUGUSTIJN PEETERS stepped down as director. NBB
  • JOHAN CATTERSEL stepped down as director. NBB
  • CHRISTINE CLAUS stepped down as director. NBB
  • New annual accounts for financial year 2025: profit of € 1.5 million (▼ 37% vs 2024). filed late Source: NBB ↗

In short

From € 7.7 million profit in 2021 to € 1.5 million profit in 2025.

Paid € 21,564 in corporate taxes since 2021.

Best year ever: 2022, with € 8.4 million profit.

Pays suppliers within 69 days on average.

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History

Every financial year, as far back as the National Bank goes.

Buffer

How long does the company survive without income?

Credit limit

Indicative credit limit, computed from the real figures.

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Management

Directors

According to the 2025 annual accounts

LUCIEN GIJSENS

Director

Also active at: Lanson Industries Plant I, Immo Genics, Serax Immo +4 more

since 2025 · until 2029

NATHALIE VERMEERSCH

Vice-chairman of the board

Also active at: REPTIELENLAND BLANKENBERGE, Koninklijke Maatschappij voor Dierkunde van Antwerpen

since 2023 · until 2029

since 2021 · until 2027

since 2025 · until 2031

Establishments

Establishment units

Physical locations of this company

Registered office

Koningin Astridplein 26

2018 Antwerpen

2.138.240.086

Leuvensesteenweg(MZN) 582

2812 Mechelen

Active since 18 November 1946

2.231.768.179

Mosselgoren 13

2440 Geel

Active since 1 January 2014

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Hosting & Email

Email provider

Microsoft 365

Hosting

COMBELL-AS, BE

Website info

HTTPS Ja
Languages NL
Copyright 2026

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Details

Company number
0407.186.105
VAT number
BE 0407.186.105
Registered office
Koningin Astridplein 26, 2018 Antwerpen
Names & denominations
Royal Antwerp Zoo Foundation · Société royale de Zoologie d'Anvers · Koninklijke Maatschappij voor Dierkunde van Antwerpen
Enterprise type
Rechtspersoon
Legal form
Non-profit association
Legal situation
Normale toestand
Start date
18 November 1946
Peppol
Active · Active since 31 Dec 2025
Activities · NACE

Botanische tuinen, dierentuinen en natuurreservaten

Activiteiten van botanische tuinen en dierentuinen

Beheer en instandhouding van natuurreservaten

Botanische tuinen en dierentuinen

Beheer en instandhouding van natuurgebieden

Activiteiten van eetgelegenheden met beperkte bediening, muv mobiele eetgelegenheden

Eetgelegenheden met beperkte bediening

Frequently asked questions

What is the enterprise number of Royal Antwerp Zoo Foundation?
The enterprise number of Royal Antwerp Zoo Foundation is BE0407186105.
What is the address of Royal Antwerp Zoo Foundation?
The registered office of Royal Antwerp Zoo Foundation is located at Koningin Astridplein 26, 2018 Antwerpen.
When was Royal Antwerp Zoo Foundation founded?
Royal Antwerp Zoo Foundation was founded on 18 November 1946.
What is the main activity of Royal Antwerp Zoo Foundation?
The main activity of Royal Antwerp Zoo Foundation is "Botanische tuinen, dierentuinen en natuurreservaten" (NACE code 92530).
Does Royal Antwerp Zoo Foundation have a website?
Yes, Royal Antwerp Zoo Foundation has a website at zooantwerpen.be.
Does Royal Antwerp Zoo Foundation have an online shop?
Yes, Royal Antwerp Zoo Foundation has an online shop.
Is Royal Antwerp Zoo Foundation active on social media?
Yes, Royal Antwerp Zoo Foundation is active on Youtube, Facebook, Linkedin, Instagram.
How much profit did Royal Antwerp Zoo Foundation make in 2025?
Royal Antwerp Zoo Foundation posted a profit after taxes of € 1,529,189 in financial year 2025.
What is the revenue of Royal Antwerp Zoo Foundation?
In its most recent annual accounts (2025), Royal Antwerp Zoo Foundation reported revenue of € 43,735,044.
How many employees does Royal Antwerp Zoo Foundation have?
According to the 2025 annual accounts, Royal Antwerp Zoo Foundation has 381.6 full-time equivalents (FTE).
Where can I find the annual accounts of Royal Antwerp Zoo Foundation?
Royal Antwerp Zoo Foundation files its annual accounts with the Central Balance Sheet Office of the National Bank of Belgium. The key figures for recent financial years are available for free on this page.
Who are the directors of Royal Antwerp Zoo Foundation?
According to the 2025 annual accounts, the directors of Royal Antwerp Zoo Foundation are: LUCIEN GIJSENS, NATHALIE VERMEERSCH, JOHAN CATTERSEL, HERWIG LEIRS, CHRISTA VAN GINNEKEN, CHRISTINE CLAUS, AUGUSTIJN PEETERS, ANNE BARÉ.