Nestled in the heart of an 18-hectare maritime pine forest, very close to the ocean near Royan,  La Palmyre Zoo invites us on a tour of the animal world during an exotic family day!

Discovering one of the most beautiful zoos in France

Florence Perroux
La Palmyre Zoo

A few steps from the Zoo, you can hear the cry of monkeys and the roar of lions. We are already in the mood.
As soon as you enter, you can't resist. We stop to start in front of the pink flamingos and the huge giraffes who make eyes at us while waiting for us to feed them...

Along the shady paths that wind through the pine forest, we then set off to meet more than 1600 mammals, birds and reptiles. Each species benefits from an environment adapted to its well-being and its needs. This is why grandiose universes have been recreated for the most exceptional animals. We thus find the primate islands, the African plain with the impressive white rhinoceroses, theGreat Apes Space and its remarkable gorillas, orangutans and chimpanzees…

Very close to the enclosure of the giant otters, sea lions and parrots are preparing to offer us an hour of magic*. Pranks and acrobatics, demonstrations of skill and intelligence amuse young and old alike.

We continue the visit and we fall under the spell of the zoo's latest arrivals. Who is not moved by these miniature versions? Every year, the zoo records a record birth rate (between 200 and 250). Proof that the animals feel good there!

* Parrot and sea lion presentations take place every day from Easter to All Saints' Day.

Florence Perroux
La Palmyre Zoo

Founded by Claude Caillé in 1966, the Zoo celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2016. Beyond being a fun and family outing, La Palmyre Zoo plays an important role in safeguarding endangered animals and in public awareness of this cause.

Indeed, it first participates in more than 60 European Breeding Programs and the reintroduction of animals into the wild. Then, it finances several programs for the conservation of endangered species in the wild: orangutans and elephants in Borneo, lemurs in Madagascar, gorillas and chimpanzees in the Democratic Republic of Congo, giant otters in Guyana, storks and bats in Charente-Maritime… All the more reason not to miss this unmissable visit in Charente-Maritime!

Practical information

  • Open every day, all year round
  • Average duration of visit: 4 hours
  • The zoo is accessible to people with reduced mobility
  • Wheelchair rental: 1 km from the La Coubre pharmacy (31 boulevard des Trémières)
  • Stroller rental: 300 m from the Élan SARL Jaudeau & Cie service station (4 avenue de Royan)
  • The zoo does not accept dogs

Admission fees

Admission fees Min. Max.
Adult
22 € Not disclosed
Kids

17 € Not disclosed

How to get here

6 avenue de Royan Palmyra
17570 Les mathes
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2 free car parks are available (P1 and P2). The P2 car park has spaces for large vehicles (camping-cars, bus).

From April to September, if you arrive by train at Royan station or by the Bac de Royan (connection between Le Verdon-sur-Mer and Royan), line 31 of the Cara'bus network serves the La Palmyre Zoo.

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