01. Location. Location. Location

One of the easiest venues to reach by train A Room with a ZOO is almost the continuation of the adjacent Belle Époque international station linking to the European rail network and establishing the classic style with its cathedral like halls. Hotels being within easy walking distance mean there is plenty of time to explore the somewhat unknown City of Antwerp.

More about our unique location 02. Our legacy as the first scientific zoo in the world

A Room with a ZOO is the only convention centre in the world with its own ZOO. A living historic monument as a part of the venue with a rich legacy and its own award winning science and research centre.

The ZOO's original and protected 19th century architecture provides a peaceful backdrop to events. A place to discover embedded in the middle of historic fabric.

Discover our living & breathing historic monument 03. Every cent contributes to nature conservation

A Room with a ZOO is part of the Antwerp ZOO Society. Profits of our congresses and events immediately support our efforts on cherishing nature through animal welfare, education and awareness building.
The Antwerp ZOO Society plays a leading role on the world stage in terms of scientific research and conservation.

This unique partnership between meeting and conservation ties into the desire of the meeting industry to become more sustainable.

Sustainability & conservation 04. Nature Nurtures

Live meetings are about being transformed by connecting people. Connecting beyond the professional into the personal level. Nothing beats the human to human connection. A Room with a ZOO wants to go even further and wants to connect you, not only with each other but also with nature. Because nature nurtures.

There’s more to the venue than rooms, than space. It’s about people. About a team. That is why we would love to introduce you to our team of experts.

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Event cases

Annual Conference and 61st General Assembly AIPC

AIPC

Best Sommelier of the World

Association des Sommeliers Internationale

The Associations World Congress

AWC

More cases

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Queen Elisabeth Hall & Atrium Queen Elisabeth Hall

Up to 2000

Historical Wing Marble Hall

Up to 350

Historical Wing Darwin Hall

Up to 320

Carnot Wing Gorilla Rooms

Up to 500

All rooms

Our heroes

Jane Goodall

Anthropologist and biologist

Charles Darwin

Naturalist, geologist and biologist

Emmanuel de Merode

Anthropologist and conservationist

Our heroes