Paris Zoological Park: A Wild Oasis in the Heart of Paris

Nestled in the Bois de Vincennes, the Paris Zoological Park offers an immersive journey through diverse ecosystems. Since its complete renovation in 2014, the zoo has become a model for modern zoological parks, focusing on animal welfare and conservation.

🐾 Explore Five Biozones

The park spans 14.5 hectares and is divided into five biozones:

• Patagonia

• Sahel-Sudan

• Europe

• Amazon-Guyana

• Madagascar

Each zone replicates the natural habitat of its resident species, allowing visitors to observe animals like white rhinos, European lynxes, manatees, fossas, and pumas in environments that closely resemble their native ecosystems.

🌿 Conservation and Education

Home to over 3,000 animals representing 254 species, the zoo is dedicated to conservation efforts and educational programs. Interactive exhibits and informative signage provide insights into the behaviors and habitats of various species, fostering a deeper understanding and appreciation for wildlife.

📍 Practical Information

• Address: Avenue Daumesnil, 75012 Paris, France

• GPS Coordinates: Latitude: 48.831884 | Longitude: 2.418395

• Phone: +33 1 44 75 20 00

• Email: pzp@mnhn.fr

• Summer (June 21 – August 31): 9:30 AM – 8:30 PM daily

• Spring & Fall:

  • Weekdays: 9:30 AM – 6:00 PM

  • Weekends, holidays: 9:30 AM – 7:30 PM

• Winter (October 14 – January 5): 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM daily

• Note: Last admission is one hour before closing. 

🚇 Getting There

• Metro:

  • Line 8: Porte Dorée station (7-minute walk)

  • Line 1: Château de Vincennes station, then bus 46

• Bus: Lines 46, 86, 201, 325 (stop: Parc Zoologique); Line 77 (stop: Porte de Charenton)

• Tram: Line T3 (stop: Porte Dorée)

• Bike: Vélib' station available at the park entrance

• Car: No private parking; nearby paid parking options include Poniatowski and Valmy-Liberté garages.