Meet the caretakers of the Jardin des Plantes menagerie

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Published by Julie de Sortiraparis · Published on September 13th, 2017 at 02:37 p.m.
The caretakers at La Menagerie, the oldest zoo in Paris, take you and your children on a tour of the animals' lives and work. You'll learn all about the animals' diet, care and daily life, from the tortoises to the pandas and orangutans.

The Menagerie's caretakers share their experiences. Recounting their work with the animals, they talk about social behavior, the differences between natural and closed environments, feeding and care. The public can discover the daily life and history of the orang-utan and the little panda.

Outside school vacations: Wednesdays, Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays.
During the All Saints' vacation period (October 21 to November 5): daily

  • Seychelles turtles (subject to weather conditions) - 11:30 am
  • Orangutans - 2:45 pm
  • Malayan tapir - 3:30pm
  • Red pandas - 4:15 pm

Cat dinner at the fauverie :

  • Sept.1 to Oct. 15: Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays at 5:30pm and Sundays at 6pm
  • Oct. 16 to 29: Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays at 5.30pm
  • Oct. 30 to Dec. 31: Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays at 4.30pm

The Menagerie du Jardin des Plantes is the world's oldest zoo, preserved in its original state. The Park covers 5.5 hectares and is home to no fewer than 270 mammals of 50 species, 330 birds of 80 species, 200 reptiles of 40 species, 200 amphibians of 10 species and 1,200 invertebrates of 10 species, all in the heart of Paris.

Practical information
Official website: Muséum National d'Histoire Naturelle
Free for visitors with Menagerie admission ticket
Menagerie Zoo

Accessibility: Handicapped visitors Red Pandas

Practical information

Dates and Opening Time
From September 1st, 2017 to December 31th, 2017

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    Location

    undefined Place Valhubert
    75005 Paris 5

    Accessibility info

    Prices
    Free

    Official website
    www.mnhn.fr

    More information
    Free event as part of the visit to the Menagerie Full price: €13 Reduced price: €9

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