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Lyon Zoo

Allée de l'Orangerie, Lyon, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

Description

The Lyon Zoo is located within the Parc de la Tête d'Or and houses over 400 animals (mammals, reptiles, birds) and plenty of turtles over 2.5ha, including the "African plain" created in 2006. Species include giraffes, Amur leopard, zebras, monkeys, crocodiles and lemur, among others.

Access & Transport

The Zoo is situated near the centre of the park It is best accessed from Massena metro station (A), about 500m from the southern entrance near the Botanical Garden, or by bus along Av. Verguin (27) or Boulevard des Belges / Rue Duquesnes (C1, C6, 27, 38).

Instructions & Recommendations

This activity is best combined with the Parc de la Tête d'or and the Lyon Botanical Garden (also located within the park)

Meta review

The zoo is clearly getting targeted on online portals mostly on account of the small animal enclosures. Beyond that, reviewers find it is worth a quick visit, in particular the African Savannah, but note that it is quite small.

Environmental & Social

The zoo is a member of the European Zoos and Aquariums Association, and there have been several births of endangered species. Free entrance is a bonus for the city residents

Conclusion

The zoo isn't large or special enough to be considered a major tourist attraction for international visitors but is a good option for families residing in Lyon and anybody exploring the Parc de la Tête d'Or. We would need the zoo to significantly upgrade its enclosures before we can genuinely recommend the attraction.

Key positive

Good for families with younger children

No entrance fee and located within a nicely landscaped park

Key negative

Enclosures ought to be larger

Suitability

Suitable for all ages and accessible for visitors with reduced mobility

About this Rating

TYPE

Desktop

RESEARCHED IN

June 2024

PROVIDER

Koreval

Included Items
None
Timing
Duration of visit
Open until 18h30 from May to Sept.

av. transport time:0h 20m

est. visit time:0h 45m

Regulated hours

Start of Season 1:Apr, 01

Season 1

MONDAY09:00 - 18:00

TUESDAY09:00 - 18:00

WEDNESDAY09:00 - 18:00

THURSDAY09:00 - 18:00

FRIDAY09:00 - 18:00

SATURDAY09:00 - 18:00

SUNDAY09:00 - 18:00

Start of Season 2:Nov, 01

Season 2

MONDAY09:00 - 17:00

TUESDAY09:00 - 17:00

WEDNESDAY09:00 - 17:00

THURSDAY09:00 - 17:00

FRIDAY09:00 - 17:00

SATURDAY09:00 - 17:00

SUNDAY09:00 - 17:00

Pricing
Free entrance
Free

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