Paris zoological park - activities

Halloween 2024: chilling visits to the Jardin des Plantes Menagerie

The Menagerie at the Jardin des Plantes is decked out in Halloween colors during the All Saints' Day vacations, from October 19 to November 3, 2024, presenting its most terrifying animals. Rats, vultures, snakes and spiders await you during a weekend of special, spooky events!

Halloween 2024 at the Parc Zoologique de Paris: a day of thrills and chills for children

Halloween 2024 is the perfect opportunity to feel the big chill, eat tons of candy and stroll around in disguise until the end of the night. The Parc Zoologique de Paris is offering the bravest children the chance to experience a day of thrills and chills on October 31, 2024, with a host of challenges on the program.

Carnet rose: a Patagonian sea lion is born at the Parc Zoologique de Paris

Born on July 28 at the Parc Zoologique de Paris, a little sea lion is now roaming the ponds: keep an eye out for her and her mom when you visit!

Fête de la Nature 2024 at the Parc Zoologique de Paris

The Fête de la Nature awaits you at the Parc Zoologique de Paris on May 25 and 26, 2024 to celebrate, among other things, its 10th anniversary of reopening. Discover fascinating species and take part in free activities for the whole family. Learn about the importance of biodiversity from experts and educational shows.

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.

Parc zoologique de Paris: Unaï, a female West Indian manatee, joins the zoo's tanks

In March 2024, the Parc Zoologique de Paris - commonly known as Zoo de Vincennes due to its location - welcomes a new manatee to its large pool.

Unusual: breakfast with the giraffes at the Paris Zoological Park

Ever since we were little, we've been told that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. This time, it's likely to be one of the most important meals of your life, as you'll have the opportunity to have it with the giraffes of the Parc zoologique de Paris!

ZooSafari de Thoiry: new features for 2024 to immerse you in the zoo's wildlife

Stroll among the zebras and elephants and enjoy an exceptional moment with your family or friends thanks to visits to ZooSafari de Thoiry. On the program for the 2024 season: new activities for young and old alike!

Carnet rose: two baby armadillos are born at the Parc zoologique de Paris

Good news for the Parc Zoologique de Paris: two little six-banded armadillos were born at the end of January! Come and watch them grow up with their mother during your visit to the zoo.

Special offer: free admission and activities for children, to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Parc Zoologique

In 2024, it's been 10 years since the Parc zoologique, commonly known as the Vincennes Zoo, reopened its doors to the public, allowing young and old alike to discover wildlife from all over the world on its premises. So, to celebrate these 10 new candles, the zoo invites you to a weekend of free events for the whole family.

Easter egg hunt 2024 at the Parc Zoologique de Paris

The Parc zoologique de Paris - more commonly known as Zoo de Vincennes - invites you to come and celebrate the Easter festivities, on Sunday March 31 and Monday April 1, 2024. On the program? Fun activities, a big egg hunt and a decorated egg competition, so you can spend a wonderful day with the animals!

Run for the rhinos at the Paris Zoo... with the Paris Zoo Run 2024

The Paris Zoological Park is offering a field day for all on September 22, 2024. Between the Paris Zoo Run, the Choupi Run for toddlers (2-5 years) and the Crazy run for older children (6-10 years), come and run at the zoo with your family or friends, to protect the rhinos.

Silent Zoo evenings return to the Parc Zoologique de Paris this summer 2024

Silent Zoo evenings return to the Parc Zoologique de Paris, this summer 2024! These unusual evenings offer the chance to dance among the animals until 1 a.m., with headphones screwed on your ears!

Children's birthday party in Paris: a birthday party with animals, at the Parc Zoologique de Paris

Would you like to celebrate your child's birthday outdoors this year? Then head for the zoological park, in the 12th arrondissement, to celebrate the occasion in style, surrounded by animals.

Parc zoologique de Paris, the capital's zoo, in the 12th arrondissement

The Parc Zoologique de Paris, also known as the Zoo de Vincennes, is the most emblematic zoo in Paris, with its immense 65-metre-high rock, which can be seen from certain Parisian viewpoints. The zoo is home to many different species of animal, and is the perfect place to take the kids on an outing!

Christmas 2023: the animal entertainment programme at the Parc Zoologique de Paris

For the festive season, the Parc Zoologique de Paris awaits children with some great free activities for young and old, during the 2023 Christmas vacations.

Become an apprentice groomer at the Parc Zoologique de Paris for a day!

If you're a fan of animals from all over the world, zoos and menageries, here's an activity you'll remember for a long time: the Parc Zoologique de Paris gives you the chance to spend half a day in the shoes of an animal keeper, for an unforgettable experience close to the animals.

Thoiry Zoo's new lodges in Terres d'Afrique: an immersion among elephants

After the unusual dens, Thoiry Zoo is now launching a new zone called "Terre d'Afrique", featuring an educational and immersive area with a new Elephant House and 5 cosy lodges where you can sleep in total immersion among the elephants, right in the heart of the African plain. And reservations are now open!

Les Rendez-vous sauvages, an immersion into the lives of predators at Vincennes Zoo this summer

Summer and winter alike, the Parc zoologique de Paris (or Vincennes Zoo) never goes out of fashion: for young and old alike, it's always a place of discovery, surprises and excitement. On this summer's program? Come and discover the zoo's large predators with your family.

Nocturnes at the Zoological Park of Paris, a unique experience to live this summer 2023

The Nocturnes of the Paris Zoological Park are back this summer to make you live a lot of new experiences. Visit the park at dusk and discover the animals with a new eye. Guided tours, animations, quizzes... Here is what awaits you every Thursday from June 22 to August 10, 2023.