Lyon Zoo - Parc de la Tête d'Or (6ᵉ arrondissement)
Lyon Zoo, part of the vast Parc de la Tête d'Or, is a free zoological garden covering some 8 hectares and home to over 400 animals of 66 species, including giraffes, zebras, Asiatic lions, red pandas, flamingos and lemurs.
Spaces and educational mission
The zoo includes a 3-hectare "African plain", recreating various biotopes (savannah, wetlands, tropical forest), with large animal species in semi-liberty. A member of the European Association of Zoos and Aquariums (EAZA), the zoo is involved in conservation, reproduction of endangered species and educational missions.
Opening hours and weekly closing
- Open all year round, except Tuesdays.
- April 15 to October 14: 9:30 am - 6:30 pm (Forêts d'Asie closes 30 min before)
- October 15 to April 14: 9:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Rates and access
- Free admission for all
- Access: entrance via Parc de la Tête d'Or, allée de l'Orangerie (and other gates). Metro, bus, bike, PRM
- Recommended length of visit: 1 to 2 hours
Practical info
- Address: Parc de la Tête d'Or, allée de l'Orangerie, 69006 Lyon
- Opening hours: see above
- Price: free of charge
- Accessibility: ground-level and adapted for PRMs, wheelchair-accessible animal shelters
- Public: ideal for students, families, tourists and nature enthusiasts