Jardin d'Acclimatation Zoo

Address: Jardin d’Acclimatation, Bois de Boulogne, 75116 Paris, France (see official site for exact access points)

Website: https://www.jardindacclimatation.fr/

Hours: Hours vary seasonally; check website

Admission: Free entry to the gardens/grounds; attractions, rides and certain activities are ticketed (pay per attraction)

The Jardin d’Acclimatation is a family-oriented leisure park in the Bois de Boulogne in Paris’s 16th arrondissement, established in 1860. It combines gardens with attractions aimed at children and families.

The site features landscaped paths, playgrounds, small-scale amusement rides, a petting farm and short educational exhibits, all arranged for family visits rather than large museum-style displays. Seasonal events, workshops and simple rides are common draws for local families and tourists with children.

Created in 1860 as a space for acclimating non-native plants and animals as well as public recreation, the garden has evolved into a modern leisure park while retaining gardened areas and family attractions. Its function shifted over decades from scientific acclimatization to popular family recreation.

Sited inside the Bois de Boulogne on Paris’s western edge, the garden lies in the 16th arrondissement near Paris city limits and is accessible by metro and bus from central Paris.

The Jardin d’Acclimatation is in the Bois de Boulogne (16th arrondissement) in western Paris. It’s served by Paris Metro line 1 - the closest stations are Porte Maillot and Les Sablons (about a 10-15 minute walk depending on which entrance you use) and by RER C to Neuilly-Porte Maillot. Taxis or local buses also provide straightforward access from central Paris.

• Plan weekday morning visits to the Jardin d'Acclimatation to avoid family crowds that peak on weekend afternoons and school holidays.
• Enter from the Les Sablons/Bois de Boulogne side for the shortest walk to the main attractions and to reach the park without navigating the larger Bois de Boulogne vehicle traffic.
• Many visitors focus on the rides-explore the landscaped gardens and quieter family trails inside the park if you want a calmer experience away from the amusements.