Zoodyssée — Zoo in Villiers-en-Bois
Zoodyssée and its collection
Zoodyssée is a zoo in Villiers-en-Bois, France.
The park lies in the Chizé forest in Deux-Sèvres, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, and shows over 800 animals of 77 species across 34 wooded hectares. It is managed by the Deux-Sèvres departmental council within its science and nature division.
Animals and collection
Animals on show include chevreuils, blaireaux, renards and vautours.
Exhibits
Its exhibits include Graine d’Odyssée, L’Odyssée des zones humides, L’Odyssée des Forêts, L’Odyssée des reptiles et amphibiens and L’Odyssée nordique.
Things to do
Things to do include Horse-drawn carriage ride, Human-animal encounters and Keeper for a day.
Conservation and approach
An EAZA member, it runs three conservation breeding lines, for the little bustard, the European mink and the European pond turtle, with bodies including the OFB and EAZA. The first European mink releases took place in 2024.
What the venue says
- Balade en calèche
- An on-site restaurant and bar operate during the season to provide meals and refreshments, alongside designated picnic areas
- A private on-site parking area is available for visitors.
- The park's walking trails are stroller-friendly and designed to be accessible for visitors with reduced mobility
Images of Zoodyssée
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Bonnetcyprien, CC-BY-SA-4.0, via Wikimedia Commons 
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dynamosquito from France, CC-BY-SA-2.0, via Wikimedia Commons 
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Liné1, CC-BY-SA-3.0, via Wikimedia Commons 
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Liné1, CC-BY-SA-3.0, via Wikimedia Commons 
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Liné1, CC-BY-SA-3.0, via Wikimedia Commons 
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Liné1, CC-BY-SA-3.0, via Wikimedia Commons 
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Liné1, CC-BY-SA-3.0, via Wikimedia Commons 
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Liné1, CC-BY-SA-3.0, via Wikimedia Commons 
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Liné1, CC-BY-SA-3.0, via Wikimedia Commons 
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Liné1, CC-BY-SA-3.0, 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.
Ouvert tous les jours jusqu’au 31 août 10:00 – 19:00
Admission
| Ticket Type | Price |
|---|---|
| Adults, high season (ages 13+) | 15.50 EUR |
| Children, high season (ages 3-12) | 11.00 EUR |
| Adults, low season | 12.50 EUR |
| Children, low season | 9.00 EUR |
Facilities
- Animal encounter
- Behind-the-scenes tour
Exhibitions & events
No upcoming events
No temporary exhibitions or scheduled public events are published for Zoodyssée at this time.
Location & map
79360 Villiers-en-Bois, FranceVilliers-en-Bois
France
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Frequently asked questions
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Animals
Photographs show each species in general. They were not taken at Zoodyssée.
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roe deer (chevreuils) -
foxes (renards) -
vultures (vautours)
Exhibits
- Seed of Odyssey (Graine d’Odyssée)
- The Wetlands Odyssey (L’Odyssée des zones humides)
- The Forests Odyssey (L’Odyssée des Forêts)
- The Reptiles and Amphibians Odyssey (L’Odyssée des reptiles et amphibiens)
- The Nordic Odyssey (L’Odyssée nordique)
- The Mountains Odyssey (L’Odyssée des montagnes)
- The Overseas Odyssey (L’Odyssée Outre-mer)
- The Countryside Odyssey (L’Odyssée des campagnes)
- The Mediterranean Odyssey (L’Odyssée Méditerranée)