This park, located in a dense tropical forest, is home to numerous animal species (crocodiles, turtles, lemurs, etc.) and museums
Set in a dense Jurassic Park-style rainforest criss-crossed by paths and streams, this is one of Mauritius's most popular leisure parks. A crocodile farm, it is also a center for the protection and reproduction of Aldabra turtles and is home to numerous animal species with which it is sometimes possible to interact - iguanas, lemurs, bats... The eclectic park also boasts a fascinating insect collection, a Fossil Museum, The Lost World of the Dodo, an interactive farm and a large playground. Restaurant, store.
Further information
Opening time and information on VANILLA NATURE PARK
Open 7/7 from 9am to 5pm. 1,000 Rs/entry/adult, 700 Rs/child (3-12 yrs) + some activities at extra cost.
Owner's Message
The Vanilla Nature Park was established in 1985 to breed and raise crocodiles (crocodilus niloticus) imported from Madagascar. It has about 2,000 of them, half of which are dedicated to conservation projects and the preservation of the species. They come in all sizes: from babies of a few centimeters raised in the nursery to monsters in the breeding pens. Some are very impressive (5 to 6 m long) and have teeth that make you shudder...
Zeiten beachten.
Gehege für Makaken, Lemuren und Flughunde zu klein, ganz abgesehen davon, dass solche Parks ethisch eh fraglich sind.