Paris & Ile de France Zoos & Wildlife Parks

Aquarium Sea Life Paris Val d'Europe: Fifty open tanks, spread over 2,500 m² with over 300 marine species including rays, sharks, moray eels and tropical fish. Centre Commercial International Val d'Europe, 14 Cours du Danube (77) Serris.
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Tel: 01 60 42 33 55 Fax: 01 60 42 33 55

Espace Rambouillet - Western Suburbs: A nature reserve where you can see native animals prowling about including deer, boars and eagles. Located at route de Clairefontaine (78)
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Tel: 01 34 83 67 34 Fax: 01 34 83 67 34

Institut Oceanographique/Centre de la Mer: The Institute of Oceanography has a number of aquariums and exhibitions about life in the sea. The institute has regular activities for children. At 195 rue Saint-Jacques (Arr 5). RER: Luxembourg.
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Send an e-mail Tel: 01 40 51 73 16 Fax: 01 40 51 73 16

Jardin des Plantes: The Jardin des Plantes houses a number of attractions for children including a mini-zoo with kangaroos, the Museum of Natural History and several large hot-houses with tropical plants. Location: 7 rue Cuviers (Arr 5) Metro: Austerlitz
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Send an e-mail Tel: 01 40 79 54 48 Fax: 01 40 79 54 48

L'Ile aux Oiseau (Bird Island) - Southern Suburbs: A series of aviaries where vistors can see and hear birds from the 4 corners of the globe at Chemin d'Arpajon a Lardy in Cheptainville (91).
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Send an e-mail Tel: 01 64 56 92 00 Fax: 01 64 56 92 00

La Grange aux Moines: Learn about life on a farm on this working farm where goats, sheep, poultry and rabbits are raised. Open Wednesdays, Saturdays and during school holidays. Entrance is free and picnic facilities provided. RD 83, Plateau de Tertre (91) La Ferte-Alais
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Send an e-mail Tel: 01 64 57 71 75 

Les Aigles des Remparts: Falconry and horse show displaying the mediaval art of bird handling. The show is in Provins a town listed on the world heritage site list.
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Tel: 01 60 58 80 32 Fax: 01 60 58 80 32

Musee du Mouton: This large historical farm is famous for the Merinos imported from Spain by Louis the XVI, and the farm animals. Open daily from 14:00-17:00. At Bergerie Nationale, Parc du Chateau (78) Rambouillet.
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Tel: 01 61 08 68 70 

Parc animalier de Souppes-sur-Loing: In these six hectares of woods, prairies, and ponds the animals rule. From wallabies to goats, you'll find both common and exotic beasts residing here. Open afternoons in winter, and all-day in summer. At 22 rue Hoche (77) Souppes-sur-Loing.
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Tel: 01 64 29 76 55 

Parc et Chateau de Thoiry: A safari park with the option of driving through the park to see the big beasts or walking in the grounds of the chateau. The chateau itself is also open to the public. Chateau de Thoiry (78) Thoiry
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Send an e-mail Tel: 01 34 87 54 12 Fax: 01 34 87 54 12

Parc et Chateau de Thoiry: African reserve to discover in your own car: 800 free roaming exotic animals. 16th century castle to be visited. Children's play areas - maze, adventure trail, wooden pyramids to climb. Chateau de Thoiry (78) Thoiry
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Tel: 01 34 87 54 12 Fax: 01 34 87 54 12

Parc Zoologique de Paris: The Paris zoo is located in the Bois de Vincennes in the Eastern suburbs of Paris at 53 ave de St-Maurice (Arr 12) Metro: Porte d'Oree.
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Send an e-mail Tel: 01 44 75 20 00 

Serre aux Papillons (Butterfly House): An indoor pavillion filled with many varieties of butterflies. Situated in the Jardinerie Poullain (78). Closed during winter.
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Tel: 01 34 86 24 01 Fax: 01 34 86 24 01

Tropical Aquarium at Palace of Porte Doree: Live pirahnas and alligators make this a popular spot. Near the Bois de Vincennes the aquarium shares the building with the Museum of African and Pacific Art. Open every day except Tuesday 10:00-17:15 At: 293 ave Daumesnil (Arr 12) Metro: Porte Doree.
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Tel: 01 44 74 84 80 

Zoo du Bois d'Attilly: Safari style park with over 650 animals. Located about 20km from Euro Disney at route de Chevry 77330.
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Tel: 01 64 40 39 27 Fax: 01 64 40 39 27