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

Opening hours

Temporarily closed

Useful information

Province : The Bay of Arcachon

Services

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  • Credit card accepted
  • Entertainment
  • Groups
  • Restaurant
  • English
    • Discover one of the largest animal parks in Nouvelle-Aquitaine with more than 1,000 animals, 200 species and 4 km of trails in the heart of 22 hectares of forest.

      The zoo also offers a unique immersive experience with its Safari Tour aboard an all-terrain truck, getting up close to giraffes, rhinoceroses, hippos and other African species.

      Throughout the season, enjoy narrated feedings, educational activities and meetings dedicated to conservation.

      Located 5 minutes from the Dune du Pilat and 45 minutes from Bordeaux, the park is easily accessible.

      For your information, the safari is an additional four euros on top of the entrance fee and is active from April to September.

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Traveller Reviews Zoo du Bassin d'Arcachon

4.4 sur 5 6546 reviews

  • Laurie Joffre

    5 sur 5 Reviews posted by Laurie Joffre on 03/01/2026

    We were very pleasantly surprised by this zoo. The enclosures are lovely, and some of them we could enter to get a closer look at the animals. We highly recommend a visit.

  • Jean Merle

    5 sur 5 Reviews posted by Jean Merle on 01/01/2026

    A lovely walk among the animals, I recommend it (a great experience with children).

  • Yolande Fonseca

    5 sur 5 Reviews posted by Yolande Fonseca on 12/12/2025

    Gorgeous

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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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