Zoo du Bassin d'Arcachon A life-size immersion in the heart of the wildlife

Opening hours

Open

  • Monday 10:00 am - 07:00 pm
  • Tuesday 10:00 am - 07:00 pm
  • Wednesday 10:00 am - 07:00 pm
  • Thursday 10:00 am - 07:00 pm
  • Friday 10:00 am - 07:00 pm
  • Saturday 10:00 am - 07:00 pm
  • Sunday 10:00 am - 07:00 pm

Closes at 07:00 pm

Useful information

Province : The Bay of Arcachon

Services

  • Cash
  • Chèques Vacances (Holiday voucher)
  • Credit card accepted
  • Entertainment
  • Groups
  • Restaurant
  • English
    • The Arcachon Basin Zoo: an immersion into the heart of biodiversity

      With over 1,000 animals, spread over 22 hectares of forest and over 4 km of visitor trails, the Zoo du Bassin d'Arcachon is one of the largest animal parks in France.

      The park is home to more than 200 rare and iconic species, in a natural and shaded environment conducive to discovery and relaxation.

      Easily accessible, it is located just 5 minutes from the Dune du Pilat and 45 minutes from Bordeaux, and offers many services for the comfort of visitors: catering, picnic areas and free parking.

      Throughout the season, the zoo offers daily educational activities, including narrated feedings led by our educational staff. These special moments allow the whole family to learn more about the animals, their behavior, and their way of life.

      The park also offers immersive educational activities, such as Keeper for a Day or Keeper for an Evening, as well as Privilege Encounters, accessible by reservation, offering visitors an exclusive and supervised experience up close to certain species, for a unique moment of discovery and exchange.

      The Arcachon Basin Zoo is fully committed to biodiversity conservation. It participates in several ex-situ breeding programs, thus contributing to the preservation of endangered species.

      The park also supports wildlife conservation through its Bassin d'Arcachon Conservation association, which donates funds to various local organizations. Every summer, conservation days are organized to raise public awareness of environmental issues and the essential role of zoos in species protection.

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Traveller Reviews Zoo du Bassin d'Arcachon

4.4 sur 5 6642 reviews

  • Yoanna Cloarec

    5 sur 5 Reviews posted by Yoanna Cloarec on 28/05/2026

    This is one of the most beautiful zoos I've ever visited, a must-see at least once! You can tell the park is very focused on environmental responsibility and animal welfare. The animals truly seem to be in excellent conditions. Most of the enclosures are very large, allowing them to move around freely, find shade, and, most importantly, hide when they need to. The staff is also very friendly. Admittedly, the entrance fee is quite high, but the size of the zoo and the number of species on display mean you can easily spend a good part of the day there. However, there are a few things that could be improved. The route could be better organized to ensure you don't miss any enclosures. I also regretted the lack of educational activities about the different species, although perhaps they simply weren't scheduled for the day of my visit. Furthermore, at the gorilla enclosure, many visitors are very disrespectful, banging on the glass. Finally, I agree with other reviews regarding the safari tour, which somewhat detracts from the environmental protection aspect emphasized by the park. Despite these details, it remains a magnificent experience that I highly recommend.

  • Sandrine Tors

    5 sur 5 Reviews posted by Sandrine Tors on 27/05/2026

  • Jeanlin HUGUENIN

    5 sur 5 Reviews posted by Jeanlin HUGUENIN on 27/05/2026

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Zoo du Bassin d'Arcachon

Address

Boulevard de Cazaux
33260 La Teste-de-Buch

GPS coordinates

44° 36'37.31"N, 1° 7'59.52"W

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