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The 10 Best Zoos & Aquariums in Hauts-de-France, France
Hauts-de-France is a region of France created by the territorial reform of French Regions in 2014, from a merger of Nord-Pas-de-Calais and Picardy. The new region came into existence on 1 January 2016, after the regional elections in December 2015.
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1. Mareis
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4.5 based on 508 reviews
Maréis invites you to discover the work of a fisherman in Etaples which is well-known in France for its quality and savoir-faire. And so are the different species from the Channel and the North Sea. Thanks to a surprising and entertaining visit, your guide will bring you from the dockyard to the open sea. You will discover the different fishing techniques, and you will learn everything about life on a trawler where fishermen work day and night to bring fresh fish. Before you turn into a good fisherman, you will receive skills on how to navigate and how to make a knot such a genuine fisherman. The seaside won’t have any secrets to you anymore : thanks to an underwater camera you will watch a seabed. That will bring you a lot of surprises!
2. Parc Zoologique de Maubeuge
3. Theatre de Poseidon
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4.0 based on 300 reviews
Reviewed By TimH234 - Gresford, United Kingdom
We all enjoyed the Dolphin show despite the commentary being all in French. It didn't distract from the spectacle, and added to the experience of being in a foreign country. It's technically free to watch as you have already paid to enter the park, and it's a great excuse for a sit down for 20 minutes.
4. Nausicaa
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4.0 based on 4,560 reviews
More than just a simple aquarium, Nausicaa, National Sea Centre, is the largest European complex entirely devoted to the universe of marine life. Nausicaa offers an entertaining, educational and scientific visit, raising public awareness about the need to act responsibly towards the world's seas if their resources and beauty are to be maintained. Let yourself be astounded by the immense variety of the sea life: 10 000m2 exposition space, 58 000 living creatures 1 600 different species housed in 17 million litres of water which is dispersed into 85 aquariums, large tanks and terrariums Nausicaa proposes you a wonderful chance to discover the giant manta ray, pengouins, sea lions, and more! Nausicaa, take a plunge to discover the diversity of the marine life. Annual closing from 4 to 22 January 2021.
Reviewed By AlxTraveller - Brussels, Belgium
I have only superlatives about the aquarium. It has a lot of species, the personnel is very kind and supportive and you can learn a lot about the life underwater. What I have been impressed the most of? The great aquarium in the ocean part where you can see from small fish to sharks and a gorgeous Manta Ray. The sea lions show is also very impressive. There are a lot of other parts to speak about, but I think everyone who has the chance should visit the aquarium once.
5. Lille Zoo
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4.0 based on 1,966 reviews
Reviewed By paulhD8002CT - Buntingford, United Kingdom
Lille Zoo is easy to get to using L1, 12 or L90 bus from Palais des Beaux Arts. A family ticket for 4 to get into the zoo costs 10€. Apparently two years ago the zoo was very mediocre so they shut and transformed- and what a transformation. It is not a large zoo, nor does it have a huge range of animals, but what it does have is a very intimate high quality experience. The zoo is really well laid out with a good route to follow in order to maximise viewing of all animals. Reassuringly all the animals have a lot of space to roam especially the armadillos, gibbons and the meerkats. There is a wonderful enclosure with exotic birds including scarlet egrets and ibis. Other animals currently on display include coatis, zebras, rhino, red panda, parakeets, owls, meerkats, armadillos, snow leopard, snakes, peacocks, gibbons, tapirs, wallabies and terrapins. If you have a spare three hours, this zoo is well worth visiting to see what a positive experience a zoo can be. All signs are currently in French but easy enough to translate with Google Translate!
6. Parc Zoologique de Fort-Mardyck
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4.0 based on 329 reviews
Un moment de détente en famille . Cet été le parc est à 1,50€ . Réservation obligatoire par téléphone. N’hésitez pas à consulter notre site internet .
7. Zoo d'Amiens
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4.0 based on 546 reviews
Reviewed By greenanne2014 - Portsmouth, United Kingdom
The entry price was 31 euros per adult. However we went to the first showing of the Birdshow and I felt I had had my money's worth already. It was quite spectacular and unlike any other birdshow I have seen in Europe. The rest of the zoo is very well laid out with plenty of shade. Lots of animals I have never seen in other zoos. Well worth a visit if in the area
8. Aquarium Municipal
9. Parc des Grands Felins
10. Le Paradis Konyka
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3.0 based on 3 reviews
