Thoiry

Halloween 2023: pumpkin distribution, escape game and entertainment at Thoiry Zoo (78)

From October 28 to 31, 2023, Thoiry Zoo will be decked out in its spookiest decor. Escape game, discovery of creepy-crawlies, pumpkin distribution... Come and experience the thrill of Halloween at Thoiry!

Become an animal caretaker at Thoiry Zoo for half a day

Thoiry Safari Zoo offers budding animal caretakers a half-day behind-the-scenes look at the world of animal care. On the program? Preparing food for the animals, feeding the giraffes and cleaning the homes of these four-legged residents.

Thoiry Zoo's new lodges in Terres d'Afrique: an immersion among elephants

After the unusual dens, Thoiry Zoo is now launching a new zone called "Terre d'Afrique", featuring an educational and immersive area with a new Elephant House and 5 cosy lodges where you can sleep in total immersion among the elephants, right in the heart of the African plain. And reservations are now open!

Unusual: yoga and a meditative walk among the animals at Thoiry Zoo

Fancy a yoga session with a difference? This fall, Thoiry Zoo invites you to stay zen among the animals, with a meditative walk and lunch included, on Wednesdays September 13, 20 and 27, 2023.

Carnet rose: two baby Oryx Algazelle are born at Thoiry zoo (78)

In May 2023, Thoiry Zoo was delighted to welcome the birth of two female Oryx Algazelle, a species extinct in the wild.

A mini golf course amid the animals at Thoiry Zoo (78)

Fancy a game of mini-golf at the zoo? Then head to the Thoiry Zoo Safari, better known simply as the "Thoiry Zoo", in the Yvelines region of France, to discover this unique concept with the whole family, from July 8, 2023.

The dens at Thoiry Zoo, the unusual experience of sleeping with bears

Would you like to spend a night among the animals in their dens? If you too have always dreamed of living this adventure (or offering it to your children, grandchildren...), it's possible at Thoiry Zoo in the Yvelines, by spending the night in a den close to the animals, without disturbing them. Would you like to join us?

Thoiry Wild Race 2023: 10K Race and Kids Course at Thoiry Safari Zoo

Thoiry Wild Race returns to Thoiry ZooSafari on September 17, 2023. On the program: a 10km adventure race and a kids' trail through the zoo and safari.

Meet single people on Valentine's Day at the Zoo de Thoiry

For Valentine’s Day, the Thoiry Zoo Safari innovates and invites single people to a friendly moment to meet people, on February 14, 2023, whilst visiting Lumières Sauvages.

Thoiry Night Race 2023, the unusual night race in the heart of the Lumières Sauvages

For the first time, Thoiry ZooSafari is organizing a night-time race through its illuminated course on Saturday, January 28, 2023. Three different levels are on offer, for an unusual evening out with the whole family!

Yannick Noah, MB14 and Stéphane in concert in support of the gorillas at Thoiry ZooSafari

Yannick Noah, MB14 and Stéphane are organizing a super concert at Thoiry ZooSafari on June 11, 2022! A festive event not to be missed. It's an opportunity to celebrate the arrival of the gorillas at ZooSafari de Thoiry, and to support various animal conservation associations.

Happy Thoiry Festival: Arcadian, Amir and Claudio Capeo live

To celebrate Thoiry ZooSafari 50th anniversary, the park organizes an exceptional music festival on Saturday June 2, 2018! Don’t miss the occasion to attend live concerts of Arcadian, Claudio Capeo and Amir!

Drive-through safari: a guided tour in the heart of the Zoo de Thoiry

Zoo de Thoiry as you’ve never seen it before! From July 15, 2017, Zoo de Thoiry offers guided tours within the pens thanks to a safari shuttle. For 90 minutes, we learn a lot about the 500 residents of the zoo. Bears, lions, wildebeests and hippos are closer than you can ever imagine.

Flying above the lions, the unusual zip line at Thoiry Zoo

Flying above the lions, that's what Thoiry Zoo is offering with its 500-meter long zip line! Inaugurated this Saturday, July 29, 2017, this zip line is unique in France... We did it, discover this experience in video!

The Great Labyrinth Challenge in Thoiry

The park and the castle of Thoiry propose a new activity, thought in close connection with one of the most important current ecological problems: the preservation of threatened animal species. Discover with your family the Great Maze Challenge, which takes you on a playful discovery of real and imaginary animals.

Thoiry Zoo, what's new in 2016

Thoiry Zoological Park and Château open their doors for a new season, from February 13 to November 13, 2016. This year, the family is joined by 3 new species: vicuñas, oryx and the famous spotted hyenas.