Parc zoologique de Montpellier

Parc zoologique de Montpellier and its collection

Parc zoologique de Montpellier, opened in 1964, is a zoo in Montpellier, France.

Founded in 1964, it now shows about 170 animals of 29 species across 80 hectares, and is owned and funded entirely by the municipality. It lies in the Hôpitaux-Facultés quarter, in the Aiguelongue sub-district, within the Lunaret park, which also contains the Lez nature reserve. Marine Baconnais has led it since early 2023.

Exhibits

Its exhibits include La serre amazonienne and La réserve du Lez.

Conservation and approach

It takes part in European Endangered Species Programmes, whose ultimate aim is the return of species to the wild.

What the venue says

roughly 11 kilometers of walking paths
educational animal-caretaker encounters
gift shops
On-site facilities typically include a restaurant overlooking the park areas, snack options, and gift shops.
There is a large parking lot conveniently located right in front of the zoo entrance.
Seuls les chiens d'assistance aux personnes handicapées sont acceptés sur présentation d'un justificatif.

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