The Menagerie of the Jardin des Plantes

A very nice zoological park that we like a lot

It is the oldest zoo in Paris (it opened in 1794) and it is a very pleasant place. The buildings are classified as historical monuments and some are in the Art Deco style.

• 146 species (600 animals) are presented at the Menagerie
• You can see : red pandas, snow leopards, Arabian oryx, orangutans, pythons, Seychelles tortoises, flamingos, tree kangaroos, rhinoceros hornbill…
• Also, a large aviary, unique in the world, built in 1888 as well as a vivarium
• The place is green, wooded and particularly suitable for a family outing

Educate, protect, preserve…

• A conservation role : 1/3 of the species present are threatened with extinction. The Menagerie plays an essential role in the preservation of certain species. Whether it’s very small animals such as spiders or larger ones such as the Red Panda, the zoo works on a daily basis and in partnership with other zoological parks in France and around the world to ensure that these species do not become extinct one day
• An educational role : children love zoos. A place like the Menagerie allows them to discover, observe, learn about animals, their countries of origin, their way of life, their diet. The Menagerie raises awareness of biodiversity, the preservation of species, and respect for nature and the animal world