Paris Zoological Park

Paris Zoological Park (Parc Zoologique de Paris) is a major city zoo located in the Bois de Vincennes on the eastern edge of Paris. The zoo first opened in 1934 and underwent a major redevelopment before reopening in 2014 to modernize exhibits and habitats.

The renovated zoo is organized into habitat-style enclosures and themed zones that display animals from different ecosystems with educational interpretation on conservation. Visitors can follow paved paths through planted enclosures, view large mammals, birds and reptiles, and use the on-site visitor facilities and educational programs. The setting within Bois de Vincennes provides a parkland backdrop and easy public-transit access from the city.

The zoological park originally opened in 1934 and served as Paris’s main zoological collection for decades; by the early 21st century it required extensive modernization. A comprehensive redevelopment project culminated in a reopened, reimagined park in 2014 with updated animal care facilities and exhibit design.

The zoo is situated in the Bois de Vincennes in the 12th arrondissement on the eastern edge of Paris, near the Porte Dorée and accessible by Metro and bus from central Paris. The surrounding area is largely parkland and recreational space.

• Opening and renovation dates: Originally opened in 1934 and extensively renovated and reopened in 2014, the zoo emphasizes modern habitat design and species conservation programs.
• Location and access: The park is in the Bois de Vincennes on the eastern edge of Paris and is reachable by public transport from central Paris, including the Porte Dorée area nearby.

What to See #

• Renovated biozone enclosures: Modernized animal exhibits and themed enclosures organized around habitat-based zones that reopened after a major renovation completed in 2014.
• Bois de Vincennes setting: Large landscape setting in the eastern Bois de Vincennes with paths, planted areas and visitor facilities that connect the zoo to the parkland environment.