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This wildlife park preserves the fauna of the Pyrenees: wolves, bears, bearded vultures, ibex... you can even sleep on the spot.
Founded by Serge Mounard, and sponsored by Nicolas Vanier, this vast 14-hectare hillside park is home to over 500 animals and 120 wild species, including bears, wolves and lynx. Initially dedicated to the local wildlife of the Pyrenees, it now ranks as one of the most beautiful parks in France. It is home to giant otters, isards and the site's mascots, the famous marmots, as well as ibex, vultures, fallow deer, roe deer and squirrels, all of which live in semi-liberty in a natural environment, or one that has been redesigned to reflect their usual surroundings. The Forêts du Monde area plunges you into the heart of tropical forests. You can admire the pirouettes of the European otters in a huge pool, in underwater vision, and further away, the antics of the saïmiris. The park also educates visitors about the protection of some of the world's most endangered species, such as the Bali starling. Your itinerary is well signposted, from the heart of the pack to the land of the bears, where, by following the course of the water, you can get close to nature. You move from one area to the next: a wild gallery presenting scenes from the life of African, American and European fauna in hyper-realistic reconstructions, amplified by real soundscapes. You then immerse yourself in lush aviaries and observe the most gifted fishing birds of our continent: grebes, mergansers, goldeneyes and eiders lead you in a frenzied fishing party, overflown by the magical ballet of terns. It's a fabulous experience. This exceptional park is also committed to saving the brown bear, bearded vulture, Iberian ibex and Egyptian vulture. You can help them by contacting the Pyrénées Conservation endowment fund to participate in various conservation, reintroduction and awareness-raising projects. To prolong the magic, you can sleep in one of the 4 ecologdes: the Refuge with black wolves, the Tanière with bears, the Cabane du Trappeur with gray wolves and the Asian lodge with red pandas. For the purists, opt to become a soigneur for a day, to discover this profession. An immersive experience guaranteed, with meal preparation, access to the enclosures and contact with the red pandas! A 30-minute VIP experience is also available, where you can dare to enter the enclosures of marmots, meerkats, red pandas and lemurs.
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Quality Tourism. Closed from March 10 to April 4 and from November 1 to February 7. Low season: open daily and on public holidays from 9:30 am to 6 pm. High season: open daily and on public holidays from 9:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. Soigneur d'un jour: €170 per adult. Pack 1 adult + 1 child (7 to 14 years) : 240.00 €. Free for children under 2. Adult : 22 €. Child (3 to 11 years): €16. Group (20 people): €16.50 (children €10.50). Annual pass giving unlimited access: child €31, adult €43, family €144. Vacation vouchers. Children's welcome. Restaurant. Gift store. Entertainment. Dog-sitting by a professional pet-sitter: dog-walking from the parking lot during your visit: 0671940022.
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Recognized as one of the most beautiful zoos in France, the Parc Animalier des Pyrénées is a must-see in Ayzac-Ost. Covering an area of 14 hectares, this park offers you the opportunity to discover flora and fauna in an exceptional natural setting. With over 100 plant species and 500 animal species, the park boasts an impressive diversity: mammals such as bears, wolves and lynxes, as well as birds such as pink flamingos, bald ibises, vultures and gibbons. Rarer species include Victoria gouras, great ravens and Father David's rock squirrels. The Wet Forests area plunges visitors into a tropical universe, where European otters evolve in a pool with underwater vision. The saïmiris, dynamic little monkeys, add a touch of animation to this captivating environment. The famous marmots, the park's mascots, and the ibex complete this discovery. To extend your adventure, the park offers unique accommodation. Three ecolodges offer an immersive experience, with nights spent close to black wolves, bears or gray wolves. Meals are served in intimate cabins. For added comfort, gîtes in a nearby barn or mill offer facilities such as a swimming pool and Nordic bath. The Pyrenees wildlife park is an ideal destination for exploring biodiversity while enjoying a stay in the heart of the mountains.
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Members' reviews on PYRENEES ANIMAL PARK
The ratings and reviews below reflect the subjective opinions of members and not the opinion of The Little Witty.
Les animaux ont beaucoup de place, on peut les voir de très près, des perroquets viennent même se poser sur nos bras, fait 2 fois tellement nous l avons aimé lors de nos 2 visites dans la région
Les cochons d'Inde sont consanguins et malades, je ne parlerai même pas du sort réservé aux rapaces.Enfin, heureusement son fondateur et un employé sont mis en cause pour trafic d'animaux notamment dû à une mortalité trop élevée dans le zoo. Bravo le zoo!
Le parc animalier d’Argelès-Gazost est une belle découverte. Les animaux sont bien présents, actifs et visibles, ce qui rend la visite vivante et plaisante. Le cadre est calme, ombragé et très agréable pour une sortie en famille ou entre amis.
En revanche, gros point noir : la restauration. Elle est totalement décevante. Il ne s'agit que de barquettes de plats surgelés réchauffés, sans saveur ni soin. On est loin de ce qu’on peut attendre d’un « restaurant » digne de ce nom. Le mot « restauration » devrait franchement être retiré de l’établissement tant la qualité est absente.
En résumé : un très bon moment dans le parc, mais prévoyez votre pique-nique !
Suite à la réponse du propriétaire indiquant que le filet mignon et les truites proviennent d’un traiteur local reconnu pour la qualité de ses produits, je tiens à souligner que c’est effectivement un bon point. Cependant, il est dommage que ces mets soient servis directement dans leur barquette en plastique. Cela donne une impression peu soignée, voire assimilable à des produits surgelés bas de gamme, ce qui ne rend pas justice à leur qualité. Pour l’avenir, il serait sans doute préférable de les présenter dans une assiette, afin de mieux valoriser le soin apporté au choix des produits.
Juste respecter les animaux qui son en liberté dans certaines zoone ☺️.