Animals - activities

Jurassic illumination: the 2024-2025 Festival of Lights at the Jardin des Plantes - photos

This year, the Jardin des Plantes is hosting a new edition of its famous lantern trail, entitled "Jurassique en voie d'Illumination". On view from November 20 to January 19, 2024, this exhibition takes us back in time this year. Monumental creatures come to life through majestic light sculptures, transforming the park into a veritable open-air museum. Explore the mysteries of the Jurassic period, while enjoying a magical stroll under the stars. A not-to-be-missed event at the end of the year.

Fête de l'animal en ville to raise awareness of animal welfare in Paris

Raising Parisians' awareness of the place and well-being of animals in the city: that's the aim of the Fête de l'animal en ville, which takes place on October 12, 2024 at Parc Montsouris.

La Marche des Croquettes 2024 in Paris: the walk of solidarity to help animals in shelters

The Marche des Croquettes is coming to Paris this Saturday, June 29, 2024, to mark World Day Against Abandonment. The Solidarité-Peuple-Animal association invites you to join them in the 5th arrondissement of Paris for this militant march, during which 1 km equals 1 meal offered to abandoned animals taken in by shelters.

Le Monde de Noé: the first immersive experience of the animal world in Paris

Le Monde de Noé invites young and old alike to a unique immersive experience in the 16th arrondissement of Paris. Discover three fascinating ecosystems populated by rescued animals, all supervised by passionate professionals. Experience authentic, educational interaction with the animal world. An opportunity to raise families' awareness of biodiversity and animal welfare in an urban environment.

Open-air yoga sessions among animals at Espace Rambouillet (78)

For yoga amid deer and fallow deer, head for Espace Rambouillet in the Yvelines! On Saturday mornings, take advantage of an extraordinary moment of relaxation in the heart of the forest, a welcome change from indoor classes!

Parrot World, Île-de-France's immersive animal park: what's new for 2024

Parrot World, a zoo dedicated to South American animals, located in Crécy-la-Chapelle, Seine-et-Marne, opened its doors in August 2020. If you haven't yet visited this zoological park, jaguars, penguins and other multicolored parrots in one of Europe's largest aviaries await you, with a lodge option to sleep as close as possible to the animals. An ethical and exotic place to rediscover from the February 2024 vacations.

An afternoon dedicated to pets with free entertainment in Montmorency

Dog, cat and bird lovers, the town of Montmorency, in the Val d'Oise, invites you to enjoy an afternoon alongside your pet on March 9, 2024, for a 100% pet-friendly event!

International Forest Day 2024: free guided tours of the Fontainebleau forest

Go green for International Forest Day and (re)discover the rich biodiversity of the Fontainebleau forest during free guided tours on Saturday March 16 and Sunday March 17, 2024.

Salon de l'Agriculture pour les enfants 2024, les bons plans

The Salon de l'Agriculture returns to Paris from February 24 to March 3, 2024. A not-to-be-missed event for families, this gathering of goats, sheep, rabbits and animals of all kinds also offers a wealth of entertainment for children.

Le Salon du Chat, the adorable cat event at Pavillon Baltard

Do you love cats? Well, the Salon du Chat is back eight years after its last edition, in Nogent-sur-Marne, on November 4 and 5, 2023! Numerous breeders will be on hand to present their breeds and take part in beauty contests!

Espace Rambouillet, hectares of forest to observe deer, fallow deer, wild boar and birds of prey

For a day in the forest with animals, head for Espace Rambouillet, in the Yvelines, where you can observe deer, fallow deer, wild boar and birds of prey in complete freedom.

La Ferme de Gally de Saint-Cyr l'Ecole (78), for a family outing in the countryside

The Ferme pédagogique de Gally is one of the most beautiful educational farms in the Yvelines: with its 4 hectares, it offers children and their parents a privileged encounter with sheep, dwarf goats, rabbits, donkeys, horses...

Alpha: dog daycare, spa and luxury cat hotel opens in Paris

A new concept store dedicated to pets opens its doors this Monday, September 5, 2022, in the 1st arrondissement of Paris. With a dog daycare center, cat hotel, spa and boutique, it's the perfect place to let your pets rest!

Beauval Zoo, tips and tricks for visiting the park

Beauval Zoo, ranked 4th most beautiful zoo in the world, is home to no fewer than 35,000 animals, including giant pandas (the only ones in France). To make the most of your visit over 1 or 2 days, we've put together some tips to help you avoid wasting time and getting tired.

Exclusive transhumance in Paris on the Champs-Elysées for the Agricultural Show 2022

To close the upcoming edition of the Agricultural Show, on Sunday March 6, 2022, a spectacular parade of animals will walk the world's most beautiful avenue in Paris! This Bearn transhumance, expected from 1 p.m. between the Arc de Triomphe and the Champs-Elysées traffic circle will be impressive with 2022 sheep, 20 bovine and equin teams, as well as circus artists and dancers... So, feel like attending this never-before-seen and uncommon parade?

Coronavirus: pets cannot transmit the virus the French Agency for Food, Environmental and Occupational Health Safety says

The French Agency for Food, Environmental and Occupational Health Safety (Anses) released a post about the spread of coronavirus through pets and the result is indisputable: pets cannot transmit the virus to men. But France's Veterinary Academy president Luc Angot yet says you have to be careful of ferrets.

Yann Arthus-Bertrand retrospective on the rooftop of the Grande Arche

From June 28 to December 1, 2019 the Legacy exhibition at the top of La Défense Grande Arche returns on 50 years of photographs by Yann Arthus-Bertrand.

Big festive weekend at Paris zoo

On April 12, 13 and 14, 2019 Paris Zoo aka Parc Zoologique de Paris turns 5 and celebrates its anniversary with entertainments, shows, surprises and a free entrance for kids under 13 years old!