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Phoenix Park, Nice

405 Promenade des Anglais, Nice, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur

Description

Phœnix Park is a botanical and zoological garden located in Nice's southwestern corner, in the Arénas neighbourhood. The main feature is the 25m high greenhouse structure covering 7,000 sqm which includes several distinct zones. The park boasts around 2,500 plant and flower species as well as a large array of animals (about 2,000) across 70 species including some mammals, reptiles, amphibians, birds, and insects.

Access & Transport

Address: 405 Promenade des Anglais The entrance is from the Arénas side only The Phoenix Park complex is across the highway from the Nice Airport and is served by the tram at "Parc Phoenix" station on the L2 and buses A, 09 and 12 Those coming by car can use the Parking Indigo Nice Arénas and Q Park

Instructions & Recommendations

Note that children aged < 16yrs must be accompanied by an adult This activity can easily be combined with the Asian Arts Museum of Nice

Meta review

The park receives a mix of positive and average reviews with most visitors agreeing that it can't be considered a fully-fledged zoo but does a better job as a botanical garden with some beautiful landscaping. Put together, it is a good family activity worth spending 1.5h-2h.

Environmental & Social

We could not find any environnemental and social data. We deem this activity marginally negative in both respects on account of electricity usage and the keeping of animals in captivity (although there is a small educational aspect)

Conclusion

Phoenix Park is a good value family-friendly activity with very enjoyable gardens and wildlife at a competitive price. Neither the botanical nor the zoological aspects are top-tier though, so in our opinion it is best for residents and travellers with plenty of free time in the city.

Key positive

Great for families

Not expensive

Key negative

Some of the animal enclosures are too small

Located a little out of the way

Suitability

Suitable for all ages. Accessible for visitors with reduced mobility.

About this Rating

TYPE

Desktop

RESEARCHED IN

June 2024

PROVIDER

Koreval

Included Items
None
Timing
Duration of visit
Closed on 01 Jan & 25 Dec. Ticket counter closes 1h before the park's closing time

av. transport time:0h 35m

est. visit time:1h 30m

Regulated hours

Start of Season 1:Apr, 01

Season 1

MONDAY09:30 - 19:30

TUESDAY09:30 - 19:30

WEDNESDAY09:30 - 19:30

THURSDAY09:30 - 19:30

FRIDAY09:30 - 19:30

SATURDAY09:30 - 19:30

SUNDAY09:30 - 19:30

Start of Season 2:Oct, 01

Season 2

MONDAY09:30 - 18:00

TUESDAY09:30 - 18:00

WEDNESDAY09:30 - 18:00

THURSDAY09:30 - 18:00

FRIDAY09:30 - 18:00

SATURDAY09:30 - 18:00

SUNDAY09:30 - 18:00

Pricing
Age band
Age band
Regular price / pers.
Senior
65 - 99
€5.5
Adult
18 - 64
€5.5
Teen & Young
12 - 17
€3.2
Child
3 - 11
€0
Infant
0 - 2
€0
Price is 3.2 € for students and holders of the Nice Museum Pass

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