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Paris Zoo

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Explore Paris Zoo's sprawling 14-hectare grounds in the Bois de Vincennes. Wander through themed biozones spotting lions, giraffes, and calaos, and join an interactive trail or keeper workshop along the way.

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Reasons to go

  • The zoo spans 14 hectares and organizes over 3,000 animals into distinct biozones rather than traditional cages.
  • The park houses manatees alongside lions, pumas, giraffes and calaos.
  • Seasonal events include summer evening openings and themed weekends beyond standard daytime visits.
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Full description

The Parc zoologique de Paris covers 14 hectares and houses more than 3,000 animals, from lions and pumas to giraffes and calaos, organized into distinct biozones. Visitors can follow an interactive trail, join guided activities, or attend seasonal events like summer evening openings and themed weekends.

The zoo also runs conservation programs, offering animal sponsorships and family-oriented experiences such as keeper workshops.

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Address

Av. Daumesnil, 75012 Paris, France · Bois de Vincennes
Website
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Hours

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Booking

Booking recommended

Duration

2h

Best time

morning, lunchtime or afternoon

Intensity

Active — lots of walking

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Good to know

  • Book tickets online in advance during busy periods to skip the ticket-line queue, and arrive early as access ends at 18:30 even though the zoo closes at 19:30.
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Reviews

Everything was fine. There was no need to worry about getting an entrance ticket to the places we visited.

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Mercedes, Guatemala

1/5

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