Zoos & Safari Parks in Paris

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Formerly known as the Bois de Vincennes Zoological Park, the 14.5-hectare Paris Zoological Park recently underwent two years of refurbishment works, giving this famous zoological park major natural environmental features, and plenty of room for the animals to roam. The animal habitats have been grouped five 'biozones', and the zoo has six restaurants and a 4,000 m2 tropical rainforest-filled greenhouse. It's visible from quite far away, thanks to the Big Rock, a 65m-tall artificial mini-mountain, which is an iconic symbol of the Paris Zoological Park.

#2

Ménagerie du Jardin des Plantes is home to 1,200 animals, right in the center of Paris. It's one of the world's oldest zoos and also runs a breeding programme for endangered species. Visitors can mingle with mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians and other animals known as humans.

#3

Escape from the concrete jungle and return to nature at Safari de Thoiry, located just 35 minutes from Paris by car. Hop in your car and drive an 8 km trail around the park and get up close to 800 different animals! You can even hop out of your vehicle and walk through a glass tunnel, which lets you see the animals up close – you might end up with a couple of lions lying on top of you!

#4

Discover scenic trails and see species of endangered wildlife at the Lumigny Safari Reserve!

#5

Experience the wild wonders of South America just outside Paris