AUVERGNE WILDLIFE PARK

With over 60 species and 350 rare and endangered animals, the Parc animalier d'Auvergne promises a complete change of scenery. For a gentle ascent, the Himalayan Express train can take you to the summit (admission charge). Alternatively, put on a good pair of shoes, cross the lion tunnel and continue towards the giraffes of the African plain, then the primate island and finally the tiger enclosure and the lemur forest. The tour then moves on to get up close and personal with the animals, with immersion enclosures for lemurs, sika deer, chamois and ibex. New animals are introduced every year, including Fazan, the Atlas lion, and Vietnamese Sika deer, a species extinct in its natural habitat. A pair of Amur panthers, the world's most endangered feline, can be seen at the very top of the park, in Europe's largest enclosure for this species. In 2024, a new mixed-use enclosure was added, featuring binturongs, crested deer and Prévost squirrels.

Numerous activities are offered, such as feeding giraffes, lemurs, wolves and raccoons. The family safari and breakfast with the animals allow you to visit the park in a different way. Numerous themed events and weekends are also organized throughout the year.

New facilities since 2024 include a superb vantage point from which to observe the giraffes all year round, even in winter. A new educational trail takes you behind the scenes of the animal kitchen. Finally, a virtual reality experience lets you project yourself into the animals' natural environment!

For lunch, head to the panoramic restaurant for a view of the animals. On the menu, we've moved away from reheating jars to bistro-style dishes. Snack bars and picnic tables are also available throughout the park. Four play areas, including one with a zip line and a brand-new one, give children a chance to let off steam.

For an exceptional evening, spend the night with your "head in the stars", in a comfortable room set up as close as possible to your favorite animals, such as the Sudanese cheetahs! The money raised is donated to associations that protect endangered species around the world. 1 from every admission ticket goes to programs that protect animals in their natural habitat.