LE PAL ANIMAL PARK AND AMUSEMENT PARK

Ranked among the top 6 most-visited leisure parks in France, it welcomed 754,000 visitors in 2023. It's the only park in France to combine some 30 attractions, 1,000 animals, animal shows, educational activities and unusual, themed accommodation in a 50-hectare natural setting. You'll discover animals in vast landscaped environments perfectly adapted to their needs, with some installations recognized and referenced as being the very first and most successful in France, or with a successful ecosystem unique in Europe. It also boasts a formidable team of experienced caretakers and veterinarians.

Since 2008, the Le Pal Nature corporate foundation has had a five-year action program with an appropriate budget, with the aim of taking action to conserve biodiversity and, in particular, endangered wild animal species. Over 100 incredibly diverse species, including Asian lions and tigers, wallabies, giraffes, parrots, seals, wolves, meerkats, zebras, birds of prey, hippopotamuses, alligators, ostriches, elephants, sea lions, seals, lynxes, lemurs, chimpanzees.. Special mention must be made of the hippopotamus area, which is the only one of its kind in Europe, with its semi-liberty in the heart of an aquatic area covering more than a hectare! Here, the well-being of the animals is truly taken into account, as is the desire to educate the public and raise awareness of environmental protection.

The elephant plain, a 2-hectare plain and 1,200 m² building, is home to the Asian elephant family, one of the only breeding groups in France. Hippos and the 2-hectare African lake, an example of a successful ecosystem unique in Europe. Snow leopards, where the environment has been designed and set up so that they can find their best balance and develop natural behaviors throughout the day, out of sight (or not). A one-hectare area with a pond is dedicated to Canadian wolves, which can be observed from a footbridge 2.50 metres above ground level.

On the attractions side, the little ones are spoiled for choice with the Conquest of the West, the Enchanted Forest, the Lake of the Gold Diggers, King Kong, the African Trek, the Ballons d'Orient, the Carrousel, the Train des Aventuriers, the Mysterious Tower, the Desert Squadron, the Ronde des Grenouilles, the Haras du Pal and the Caravelles, and new attractions such as Les Ailes du Yukon and the Forêt des Loups, where the first ride was created, the Rivière des Castors, consisting of a barrel ride with two double falls of one metre each. The second attraction, also built in Yukon Valley, is a race in large American trucks. La Rivière du Lion, for under-12s, with wooden structures, footbridges, nets, climbing walls, trampolines and a semi-aquatic section. In Champi'Folies, eight-seater cars transport you to different settings, combining technology and skill.

There are also thrill rides for the whole family, including the Pirate Ship, Le Disque du Soleil, the Siberian Tiger, Azteka, Twist, Yukon Quad, Journey Over the World, Magic Cups, Flying Chairs, some of which are also refreshing, much appreciated in hot weather, as well as the Canadian River, Rapido, Colorado Descent and Alligator Bay. 2024 saw the opening of the Fjord Explorer water coaster . A thrill ride in a 30-metre-high rail-mounted boat, followed by a 20-metre drop at 70 km/h into the waters of a Scandinavian harbour, alongside a Nordic-inspired village of colourful wooden houses with green roofs, including a snack bar on stilted terraces,enclick and collect via an app.

The Park is also banking on sustainable tourism, with a commitment to waste recycling, the creation of an experimental biodiversity plot, a 12-hectare park of photovoltaic shades installed above one of the parking lots, and a 1-hectare park of solar panels to heat buildings and power hotels and attractions. It hopes to obtain the "Jardin remarquable" label thanks to the introduction of plant signage.

The Park has also been awarded the Tourisme & Handicap label for motor, mental, hearing and visual impairments. Thanks to our many facilities, you can enjoy a day on the site at a special rate on presentation of a disability card, a priority card or an inclusive mobility card. You'll be given a blue wristband and a map of the park, indicating all the access and assistance conditions to make your visit easier (the Voyage au-dessus du Monde and Rapido have priority access). Priority access is also granted to people with autism. Wheelchairs and scooters available for hire with deposit. Guide dogs accepted. Free admission for the companion of a visually impaired person.

The Billet Liberté, valid for 1 day, allows you to enjoy the park on the date of your choice, according to the opening calendar. Each registration for Le PAL Run 2024 donates one euro to the Le Pal Nature Foundation.