Best For
Families with toddlers and young children looking for an interactive wildlife experience.
Zoo de Bordeaux-Pessac
FR
Zoo·Family Friendly, Manageable, Interactive
Zoo de Bordeaux-Pessac offers an intimate wildlife experience just outside Bordeaux. The park is designed with families in mind, featuring a layout that is easy for small children to navigate and several interactive zones where visitors can feed birds or observe lemurs and goats up close. While the park provides a variety of species and dedicated spaces for picnics, it remains manageable enough to explore in a single afternoon. Recent updates and construction aim to enhance the facilities, though visitors should be prepared for some rustic pathways. It is an ideal spot for a 2–3 hour excursion that balances education with outdoor play.
Zoo de Bordeaux-Pessac offers an intimate wildlife experience just outside Bordeaux. The park is designed with families in mind, featuring a layout that is easy for small children to navigate and several interactive zones where visitors can feed birds or observe lemurs and goats up close. While the park provides a variety of species and dedicated spaces for picnics, it remains manageable enough to explore in a single afternoon. Recent updates and construction aim to enhance the facilities, though visitors should be prepared for some rustic pathways. It is an ideal spot for a 2–3 hour excursion that balances education with outdoor play.
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Address
3 Chemin du Transvaal, 33600 Pessac, France
Websitezoo-bordeaux-pessac.com
Phone05 57 89 28 10
Hours
Open nowMon
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Tue
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Wed
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Thu
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Fri
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Sat
9:30 AM - 6:30 PM
Sun
9:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Highlights
Interactive bird feeding sessions.
Walkable paths ideal for young children.
Dedicated picnic areas throughout the park.
Close-up encounters in lemur and goat areas.
Occasion Tags
Family, Kids, Tourists, Locals
Reviews
4.0
Great6 K reviews
Zoo de Bordeaux-Pessac is a popular destination for families, frequently praised for its manageable size which is perfect for toddlers. Visitors particularly enjoy the interactive opportunities, such as feeding the birds and the walk-through enclosures for lemurs and goats. However, the experience can be inconsistent; while some guests find the park clean and well-maintained, others have noted muddy pathways and concerns regarding the cleanliness of animal water sources. The zoo is currently undergoing some renovations, which has led to mixed feelings about the state of certain enclosures, specifically for larger animals like lions. Despite these points, the abundance of picnic areas and the generally affordable pricing make it a favored local spot. Most reviewers suggest that a full visit takes approximately two to three hours. Overall, it is seen as a pleasant, low-stress outing for those with young children.
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Location
Pessac, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France