DOUÉ-LA-FONTAINE BIOPARK

The only troglodyte zoo in the world, the Bioparc de Doué-la-Fontaine was voted^2nd most beautiful zoo in Europe! For almost 65 years, more than 2,000 animals have found an exceptional natural setting, with lush vegetation, waterfalls and tunnels carved into the cliffs, taking you from one world to another, in a labyrinth of mineral and plant life. Here, animals live at their own pace in wide-open spaces. During activities, admire their natural behaviors: no training here, just the spectacle of nature! There are several areas, including the Carnivore Crater, where you can explore a spectacular landscape home to Africa's most emblematic wildlife. Lions, cheetahs, meerkats, otocyons... In the Camp des girafes, the Bioparc's muse, the giraffes await you for their daily snack of leaves. The zoo recently welcomed the birth of giraffes, bringing the total number of giraffes in the park to eleven, making it the largest group of Central African giraffes in a zoo in the world. Two maned cubs were also born in 2024, the first in 10 years! In the African aviary, you'll be amazed by the multicolored flashes of bee-eaters, jackdaws, touracos... In the "Phantoms of the Himalayas" area, markhor ibex, snow leopard and carrion vultures await you. Follow the tunnel to their steep territory and witness their spectacular meal! Enjoy a special lunch in the restaurant overlooking the giraffe and zebra camp. In the South American Territory, admire the noisy swimming of giant otters, the playfulness of spider monkeys and the arboreal climbing of spectacled bears. On their islands, Indonesian gibbons and their powerful song accompany Sumatran tigers. In Rhinoceros Valley, meet the wildlife of the African plains. After the pygmy hippos, follow the rock-cut valley to observe black rhinos and gazelles. Children can pet goats and come face-to-face with mongooses! Activities are offered throughout the year, including a visit at dusk. Finally, the 6 comfortable gîtes (5/6 people) nestling in the heart of the vegetation are the ideal base camp for discovering the Biopark.