Winter break at the Zoo des Sables !
Winter break at the Zoo des Sables ! The zoo has temporarily closed. You won’t have much time to wait, as it will reopen on December 21st for the Christmas holidays! See you soon in our alleys! [...]
ZOOLLOWEEN, tuesday 29th, wednesday 30th and thursday 31st October 2024
To put an end to the irrational fears of the animals of the night, on the occasion of the next Halloween party, the Zoo des Sables organizes two afternoons ZOOLLOWEEN, Tuesday 29th, wednesday 30th and thursday 31st October 2024. [...]
From 1st October : opening of the zoo from 1:30 pm to 6:30 pm
Autumn has been here for a few days ... Thus, from Tuesday 01 October 2024, the Zoo des Sables will be open from 1:30 pm to 6:30 pm, with the last entries being one hour and a half before [...]
Goodman’s mouse lemur
GOODMAN'S MOUSE LEMUR Microcebus lehilahytsara The mouse lemurs are the smallest primates in the world. Goodman’s mouse lemur weighs less than 50g and its body is barely more than 12 cm! WEIGHT : 45 to 48 g FOOD : [...]
One white-faced saki
One young white-faced saki was born on 24th July 2024. https://youtube.com/shorts/8SCji9Eyxeo?feature=share
One crested partridge
a crested partridge was born on 10th of June 2024. It’s a male! Indeed, this species has a marked sexual dimorphism: the female has a green plumage, while the male has a red crest and its feathers have a [...]
Arrival of a female northern lesser galago
A female northern lesser galago (Galago senegalensis) has just arrived from the Touroparc Zoo, joining our male. Very serene from the beginning, she was quickly put in contact with her congener. the northern lesser galago is a small nocturnal [...]
Feed the lorikeets inside the Oceanian aviary
The first aviary dedicated to Oceania birds in France is opened to the public. This 700m2 aviary shelters several species, among them rainbow lorikeets. Total immersion is guaranteed to visitors wanting to discover different species. Visitors are welcome to [...]
Nine rainbow lorikeets
Nine rainbow lorikeets were born between January and June 2024.
Lilacine amazon
LILACINE AMAZON Amazona lilacina The lilacine amazon is endemic to Ecuador, where it is found in the canopy of dry tropical forests and mangroves. FOOD : fruits, berries, seeds THREATS : destruction of its habitat (aquaculture and [...]