and their natural habitat is very important for the CRC. The centre also receives money from the Flemish Government. In 2006 the Centre for Research and Conservation of Antwerp Zoo has won the EAZA Research Award. Affiliated parks and domains In 1952, the society in control of the zoo bought the nature preserve De Zegge in Geel, because nature preservation is an important part of its mission statement. It is an area that spans and receives international wildlife protection. In 1956, the same society bought the Domein Planckendael in Muizen, near Mechelen. It covers an area of and has become a full-grown animal park. Notes External links Website of domain Planckendael (in Dutch and French) Center for Research and Conservation 1843 establishments in Belgium Venues of the 1920 Summer Olympics Olympic boxing venues Olympic wrestling venues Zoos in Belgium Buildings and structures in Antwerp Tourist attractions in Antwerp