The Menagerie du Jardin des Plantes is the oldest menagerie in the capital, and with good reason: it opened in 1794! Renowned for its rich history and famous residents, such as Zarafa, the first giraffe to live in France, the site is now home to over 150 animal species, more than a third of which are endangered.
Spanning 5.5 hectares, the menagerie is home to a wide range of species in its listed buildings. From the Grande Volière to the Bear Pits, the Rotonde, the Vivarium and the Reptile Gallery, discover animals from all seven continents. Red pandas, snow leopards, Seychelles tortoises, orangutans, Sichuan takins, golden lion tamarins, Arabian oryx... The Menagerie even has its stars, such as Nénette, the 50-year-old female orang-utan!
All in all, the Menagerie is home to over 500 residents of medium and small-sized species, adapted to the enclosures. So you too can discover them during your visit to the enclosures where they live:
For children, a free web application created by the Menagerie lets you discover fifteen species while having fun. With challenges for youngsters aged 4 to 6 and older children aged 7 to 12, the web application lets you take a fun (and free) stroll around the Menagerie. If you decide to spend the day in the heart of the Menagerie , picnic tables are available in various areas of the zoo.
The Menagerie du Jardin des Plantes is open every day of the year, including public holidays (except December 25), from 10am to 5pm. Admission is €13 full price, €10 concessions for under-25s, and children under 3 don't pay! The site is accessible to people with reduced mobility.
A pair of red pandas will arrive at the Jardin des Plantes Menagerie in spring 2024
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Unusual: witness the feeding of the felines at the Jardin des Plantes Menagerie
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Location
Plant Garden
undefined Place Valhubert
75005 Paris 5
Prices
- de 3 ans: Free
Tarif réduit: €10
Plein tarif: €13
Forfait tribu (2 adultes + 25 ans et 2 enfants de 3 à 25 ans): €40
Recommended age
For all
Official website
www.jardindesplantesdeparis.fr
More information
Open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., last admission 45 minutes before closing time
