Zoo de Montpellier
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Zoo de Montpellier - by Pavel on Google





Description
Montpellier Zoo is set in the Parc de Lunaret and houses hundreds of animals from various ecosystems globally; it is complemented by the 10ha Réserve du Lez next to it. Some of the highlights include the giraffes, cheetahs, Asian lion, wolves, zebra, red ibis, tapir and wallabies.
Access & Transport
The zoo is located 3.5km north of the city centre, at 50 avenue Agropolis. There are several car park options on Av. du Val de Montferrand, Av. du Vert-Bois, and Av. Agropolis. By public transport, take the tram line #1 until 'Universités des sciences et des lettres' and then transfer to the bus shuttle B until the 'Zoo' stop. Note that the zoo is only partially accessible to visitors with reduced mobility: only the upper section and not the area near the lions or some of the trails.
Instructions & Recommendations
The Amazonian greenhouses has now been closed for several years and, at the time of this review, there was no plan for its reopening.
Environmental & Social
Quite a green environment. The zoo tries to paint itself with some conservation credentials but any NGO support is actually financed by the municipality (https://zoo.montpellier.fr/preserver-elever)
Conclusion
A zoo that has seen better days but still can offer a good experience for families. And since it is free, value is excellent. Works best for residents and those with a spare half-day in town.
Key positive
Family-friendly option
No admission fee
Key negative
Several enclosure are shut / decreasing number of animals
Some visitors find the enclosures too spaced out
Suitability
Partially accessible to visitors with reduced mobility and suitable for all ages
About this Rating
TYPE
Desktop
RESEARCHED IN
March 2024
PROVIDER
Koreval
av. transport time:0h 30m
est. visit time:2h
Start of Season 1:Feb, 01
MONDAY -
TUESDAY10:00 - 18:00
WEDNESDAY10:00 - 18:00
THURSDAY10:00 - 18:00
FRIDAY10:00 - 18:00
SATURDAY10:00 - 18:00
SUNDAY10:00 - 18:00
Start of Season 2:Nov, 01
MONDAY -
TUESDAY10:00 - 17:00
WEDNESDAY10:00 - 17:00
THURSDAY10:00 - 17:00
FRIDAY10:00 - 17:00
SATURDAY10:00 - 17:00
SUNDAY10:00 - 17:00