The best animal parks and aquariums Réunion

Kélonia is at the same time a research centre, an observatory, a care centre and an educational centre. Built partly in the open air, this site offers a playful and interesting visit in the mysterious and vulnerable world of turtles. Accessible to the whole family, we strongly recommend the guided tours which are given by the care staff at 10 am, 11.30 am, 2 pm, 3.15 pm and 4.30 pm. You will find in the shop the latest works of the craftsmen working the tortoiseshell.

In the middle of the forest of Étang-Salé, this 5 ha park is the occasion for a nice family outing. Croc Parc is known for its Nile crocodiles that bask in the sun at the edge of the ponds. You will be able to see them eating on Wednesdays and Sundays at 4pm. There is also a camel, a dromedary, iguanas, Radiata turtles from Madagascar and an adorable family of lemurs. There is also a snack bar, a zen area and a mini-golf course, all in a green garden. Picnic allowed in the park, unlimited entry and exit in the same day.

All along the route, soft lighting, background music and numerous interactive modules help you to discover Reunion Island in five different areas: the volcanic cliffs, the corals, the coral reef, the lagoon, the beaches, the plankton, the sharks, the marine mammals and the underwater depths, that's 600 000 l of sea water, 700 coral fish, that's 150 species, from groupers, jacks, sharks, barracudas, clown fish, to the great diversity of corals, echinoderms and crustaceans.

The aim of this park, which will open in June 2021 and cover 4 hectares, is to care for the animals collected, but also to help the public discover these little-known species by raising awareness of their preservation, with, for example, fun workshops for children on Wednesday mornings. Parakeets, parrots, iguanas, turtles, farm animals, ostriches and birds of prey can be seen there. The discovery is based on an educational tour and animations and shows twice a day, during which you can get closer to the animals.