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Zoos and aquariums in Paris

7 zoos & aquariums to book in Paris — median entry price €22. Listings updated on .

A zoo or an aquarium is visited at your own pace, over half a day or a full day, in every season: aquariums are indoors, and wildlife parks usually open from March to November and extend into winter weekends. In Paris, the Paris Zoological Park at Vincennes, the Ménagerie of the Jardin des Plantes and the Aquarium de Paris at the Trocadéro; further out, drive-through safari parks such as Thoiry.

Each venue has one listing here, valid for as long as entry is on sale: the opening period, the lowest entry price found at the seller and a link to book. Opening hours are shown when the venue publishes them.

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Frequently asked questions

Which zoos and aquariums are in Paris?

In Paris itself: Aquarium de Paris (16th arr.), Ménagerie du jardin des plantes (5th arr.) and Parc Zoologique de Paris (12th arr.).

And around Paris?

As the crow flies from central Paris: Parc et Chateau de Thoiry (41 km), Espace Rambouillet (43 km) and Parrot World - Le parc animalier immersif (43 km).

How much is entry to a zoo or an aquarium?

Ménagerie du jardin des plantes, from €13 per entry; the most expensive of the selection, Parc et Chateau de Thoiry, from €34. The price is the cheapest option found at the seller.

What are the opening hours?

Aquarium de Paris: Monday to Sunday 10:00–19:00; Ménagerie du jardin des plantes: Monday to Sunday 09:00–18:00. Hours published by the venue, which may change with the season: the seller confirms them when you book.

Are zoos open all year?

Aquariums are. Outdoor wildlife parks shorten their hours in winter and sometimes close for a few weeks: the listing shows the known opening period and the hours when the venue publishes them.

Should I book a zoo ticket in advance?

It is advisable at weekends and during school holidays, when online tickets avoid the queue and are sometimes cheaper. On a weekday outside the holidays, booking the day before is usually enough.