What to do and see in Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France: The Best Zoos & Aquariums

“La Vallée des Singes”, the unique wildlife park dedicated to primates was founded in 1998. It is a place of amusement and knowledge promoting ecological awareness. Since its creation, the main objective of the park is to contribute in protection of nature, environment and primates. La Vallée des Singes offers to its visitors a unique experience through a full immersion into the fascinating world of primates. This wildlife park is 100% different; there are no cages, no fences but 450 monkeys freely living on a wide area of 22 hectares. Here, visitors are the ones who have the privilege to enter the monkeys’ territory. You have the possibility to observe the little monkeys with only a few steps away from you, as well as the great apes on their island.

The visit of the park it is to approach Myocastors, to give to them to eat, to photograph them, to observe them... It is also a friendly moment (approximately 1heure) during which you will discover a charming animal, a local and especially ecological economic activity. To visit the park, it is to adhere(subscribe) to an action(share) of environmental protection. Only in July and August from 2 pm till 6:30 pm. Closure(Lock) of the box office at 5:40 pm. Adult: 6 € and child from 3 to 12 years old: 4€ Novelty 2017: Gunter Sacckman's show(entertainment), seen at Patrick Sébastien and France has an incredible talent.

Refuge et espace animalier au coeur de la vallée d'Aspe dans les Pyrénées. Nous vous accueillons pour une randonnée accessible à tous afin de découvrir les animaux de nos montagnes, bouquetins, mouflons, biches, sangliers, et les incontournables marmottes et ours.

Located in the city center, facing the old harbor, discover one of the greatest European private aquariums. In 2018, the Aquarium innovates and offers a brand new immersion into the underwater world. During 2h, visit the heart of the Ocean, meet over 12 000 marine animals, and be amazed by the biodiversity of the Atlantic, Mediterranean Sea and Tropics. From the fragile jellyfish, to the fascinating sharks, experience a unique journey to dream and understand the Sea.