The Royal Zoological Society of Antwerp (Koninklijke Maatschappij voor Dierkunde van Antwerpen / Societé Royale de Zoologie d'Anvers) is a registered charity founded in 1843. The society currently manages Antwerp Zoo, Planckendael Animal Park, The Queen Elisabeth Concert Hall and the Serpentarium Blanckenberge. The RZSA plays a prominent role as a leading conservation organisation by managing the first Flemish nature reserve “De Zegge” and its own scientific institute the Centre for Research and Conservation.