Réserve Zoologique de Calviac — Zoo in Calviac-en-Périgord
Réserve Zoologique de Calviac and its collection
Réserve Zoologique de Calviac is a zoo in Calviac-en-Périgord, France.
Open since 3 August 2008, it shows 45 severely threatened species across four wooded hectares. The species were selected according to the threats they face in the wild; the northern bald ibis, for one, is close to disappearing throughout its range.
Animals and collection
Animals on show include lémuriens, hippopotames, primates sud-américains, pandas roux and loutres.
Exhibits
Its exhibits include Zone Eurasie, Zone Madagascar, Zone Amérique du Sud, Zone Océanie and Zone Afrique Occidentale.
Things to do
Things to do include Keeper for a day and "Privilege" tour.
Conservation and approach
A permanent member of EAZA, the reserve takes part in European endangered species programmes. Its field conservation work centres on Madagascar, Brazil and Nouvelle-Aquitaine.
What the venue says
- Soigneur d'un jour
- Visite "privilège"
- Shop and snack bar on site (10% discount for annual pass holders).
- Visitors can utilize a free parking lot located on-site.
- the reserve may present challenges for visitors with mobility needs
- does not feature a wheelchair-accessible entrance
Images of Réserve Zoologique de Calviac
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AndrewIves, public-domain, via Wikimedia Commons 
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Andrew Ives from France, CC-BY-2.0, via Wikimedia Commons 
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Hermanno12, CC-BY-SA-4.0, via Wikimedia Commons 
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Hermanno12, CC-BY-SA-4.0, via Wikimedia Commons 
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Hermanno12, CC-BY-SA-4.0, via Wikimedia Commons 
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Hermanno12, CC-BY-SA-4.0, via Wikimedia Commons 
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Hermanno12, CC-BY-SA-4.0, via Wikimedia Commons 
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Hermanno12, CC-BY-SA-4.0, via Wikimedia Commons 
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Hermanno12, CC-BY-SA-4.0, via Wikimedia Commons 
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AndrewIves, public-domain, via Wikimedia Commons
Opening hours
| Days | Opens | Closes |
|---|---|---|
| Every day | 10:00 | 19:00 |
Hours can change on public holidays. Check with the venue before travelling.
The Reserve is open all year round; opening hours vary by season.
Admission
| Ticket Type | Price |
|---|---|
| Adulte et Ado (à partir de 13 ans) - billet libre | 17.90 EUR |
| Enfant (de 3 à 12 ans inclus) - billet libre | 12.50 EUR |
| Adulte et Ado (à partir de 13 ans) - billet daté | 16.90 EUR |
| Enfant (de 3 à 12 ans inclus) - billet daté | 11.50 EUR |
Facilities
We hold no categorised facilities for Réserve Zoologique de Calviac. What the venue itself says is under “What the venue says” above.
Exhibitions & events
No upcoming events
No temporary exhibitions or scheduled public events are published for Réserve Zoologique de Calviac at this time.
Location & map
Sous le RocCalviac-en-Périgord
France
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Frequently asked questions
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Animals
Photographs show each species in general. They were not taken at Réserve Zoologique de Calviac.
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lemurs (lémuriens) -
hippopotamuses (hippopotames) -
red pandas (pandas roux) -
otters (loutres) -
wallabies
Exhibits
- Eurasia Zone (Zone Eurasie)
- Madagascar Zone (Zone Madagascar)
- South America Zone (Zone Amérique du Sud)
- Oceania Zone (Zone Océanie)
- West Africa Zone (Zone Afrique Occidentale)