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The zoo: a rich biodiversity to discover and to protect

Go explore the diverse biodiversity the zoo has to offer.

A LARGE ZOOLOGICAL PARK WHERE YOU CAN…

… TRAVEL AROUND THE WORLD

Six areas are design to help you travel: Around the world, Exotic travel, African lands, South-American excursions, Islands to islands, and In the tropics. 400 animals are present spanning across approximately a hundred species.

… ENJOY SPECIAL ACTIVITIESS

Come enjoy some workshops, backstage tours, celebrate your birthday, etc.

Find all this information on https://www.lille.fr/Zoo-de-Lille/Les-animations

A TEAM COMMITTED TO…

… PROTECTING THE SPECIES

The zoo takes part in european breeding programs, supports non-profit organisations that work in the natural habitats, and contribute to raising awareness to biodiversity conservation with the public.

… SUPPORTING ANIMAL WELFARE

 

The team pays particularly attention to the physiological and behavioural needs of the animals. The zoo is a member of the French Association of Zoos and the European Association of Zoos and Aquaria.

… PARTICIPATING IN RESEARCH

 

The zoo is an active member of several scientific research programs on animal biology which aim to « know better, understand better, protect better ».

… SHARING WITH THE PUBLIC

 

The team creates activities and information panels to raise awareness and ensure that visitors respect the animals and understand the threats they face in their natural habitats as well as mankind’s role in their conservation.

To know more about the animals in the zoo, the activities offered and find all the information you need to prepare your visit, head to http://zoo.lille.fr

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