A constantly evolving site
The iconic Rock of the Pink Flamingos is still home to visitors to La Palmyre zoo. This lush setting, located directly outside the ticket offices, has been setting the tone since 1984: La Palmyre zoo will win you over with its green setting and the quality of its reproductions of different natural areas. It's the perfect activity for a holiday in camping in Royan. The site has undergone a number of changes since the creation of this waterfall for pink flamingos: since then, for example, sea lions have arrived, giving the site the first birth in the country for this species; the hippopotamus enclosure has been rebuilt, as has the Asian elephant plateau and house. Egyptian fruit bats have inaugurated an innovative nocturama. A vivarium was created, as well as a pool for polar bears. In the 2000s, the zoo celebrated the arrival of the wild dogs and was able to open a new great ape area, which took more than 2 years to complete. The last ten years have also seen the creation of a new building for varis makis and capuchins, the opening of a new enclosure for greater kudu, the birth of a white rhinoceros, the refurbishment of the mandril enclosure and the construction of a new shop. All good reasons to come back if you visited the zoo a few years ago!
18 hectares of greenery for the whole family to explore
La Palmyre Zoo is an exceptional natural area, in the heart of a forest of holm oaks and pines, just a stone's throw from the seaside. Open all year round, it offers a verdant setting whatever the season. The 4.5-kilometre route through the park makes for a great day out with the whole family. A must on the Côte de Beauté, La Palmyre zoo is fascinating and captivating for all ages. Here you can discover the fauna of every continent, with 110 species represented: the must-sees include large carnivores, aquatic mammals, exotic birds, large ungulates, primates and reptiles. Each enclosure has its own explanatory panel explaining the animal present and the status of its species, its habits, its region of origin and its diet. This is an opportunity to glean very precise information about certain individuals, but also sometimes simply to dispel a few preconceived ideas: penguins fly well, and have very little in common with penguins! The zoo's missions in terms of species conservation are also clearly explained to visitors.
Activities at La Palmyre Zoo
Sea lions put on a show at La Palmyre zoo since 1985. It's an opportunity to be amused by their antics, but above all to learn a great deal about their life in the wild, thanks to the work of the keepers. A large part of their feeding is done during the shows themselves: you'll be amazed at the dexterity and speed with which they catch the fish thrown by the keepers, both in the water and in the air! The sea lion show is also touching because it reveals the close bond forged between the animals and the humans who feed and train them every day.
Useful information for your visit
To make the most of the zoo during your stay with us camping La Palmyre, If you want to take your time, watch the action and make sure you don't miss out on any of the attractions, the best thing to do is to spend a day there, or at least get there before lunch. There are plenty of facilities on site for the whole family to enjoy a meal in the best possible conditions, as well as breaks for a snack and a refreshing drink, ice cream or granita. But if you've made up your mind a little late or have other plans for the day, don't worry! The zoo can also be visited comfortably in 3 hours.
A shop awaits you at the exit to the site, where visitors can take home for themselves or their loved ones a souvenir of their day away from it all. La Palmyre, They can buy a cuddly toy of their favourite animal, a T-shirt or an educational book.
The zoo is open all year round, from 9am to 6pm from early October to late March, and from 9am to 7pm from early April to late September. Admission is €19 for adults and €15 for children aged 3 to 12. Admission is free for children under 3.
You can now avoid queuing at the ticket desks by buying e-tickets exclusively online.
Entrance to the zoo closes 1h30 before closing time. The animals begin to return to their homes half an hour before closing time. If you linger a while, this is often a good opportunity to see the zookeepers in action.
In high season, the car parks are often full, especially if you're not a very early riser. If you're staying not far from La Palmyre, the ideal way to get there is by bike! Our establishment Océan Vacances is 30 minutes away by car and 1h15 by bike.