Paris Zoological Park

"Paris Zoo" redirects here. For the Parisian zoo established in 1794, see Ménagerie du Jardin des plantes.
Paris Zoological Park
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48°49′56″N 2°25′07″E / 48.8322°N 2.4186°E / 48.8322; 2.4186
Date opened2 June 1934
Location53, avenue de Saint-Maurice, 75012 Paris, France
Land area14.5 hectares (36 acres)
No. of animals1,000
No. of species180
MembershipsEAZA
Websitewww.parczoologiquedeparis.fr

The Paris Zoological Park (parc zoologique de Paris), formerly known as the Bois de Vincennes Zoological Park (French pronunciation: [bwɑ d(ə) vɛ̃sɛn]), and commonly called the Vincennes Zoo, is a facility of the National Museum of Natural History, located in the 12th arrondissement of Paris, which covers an area of 14.5 hectares (36 acres) in the bois de Vincennes.[1] Designed to complement the Ménagerie du Jardin des plantes, this zoo is dedicated to the observation of animal behavior in a more suitable environment. Since its opening in 1934, it is remarkable for its large artificial 65 m (213 ft) high rock, iconic scenery of the park, visible from afar and popularly called the "Big Rock". This zoo include a greenhouse of 4,000 m2 (43,000 sq ft) sheltering a tropical rainforest climate.[2]

The zoo was closed between 30 November 2008 and 12 April 2014 after becoming dilapidated and too small for its residents, according to criteria of the twenty-first century.[1] The renovation, which began on 7 December 2011, took place over nearly two and a half years.[3][4] During this time, the animals except for some giraffes and some bamboo lemurs, were temporarily placed in other zoos in France and abroad.[5] The pens have been fully reviewed and grouped into five major natural environments (called biozones). The work allowed them to reach modern standards for animal welfare, public safety and museology, with increased attention to the respect of the environment.[6]

  1. ^ a b "The Zoo's history". Parc Zoologique de Paris. Retrieved 2023-07-09.
  2. ^ Guénon de Mesnards, Fanny (2020-07-15). "The 6 most beautiful greenhouses in Paris". Vogue France. Retrieved 2023-07-09.
  3. ^ "Paris Zoological Park". Topos Magazine. Retrieved 2023-07-09.
  4. ^ "Parc Zoologique de Paris | Realised by Bouygues Construction". Bouygues Construction. Retrieved 2023-07-09.
  5. ^ "The Zoo's history". Parc Zoologique de Paris. Retrieved 2024-09-19.
  6. ^ "A new concept of zoo". Parc Zoologique de Paris. Retrieved 2023-07-09.