Auvergne Wildlife Park

Ardes

The Parc Animalier d’Auvergne is a unique reserve for rare and endangered species, with a European reputation. Over a 45-hectare area, you can learn about biodiversity and discover almost 350 rare and endangered animals of 60 different species.

Come and meet snow panthers, red pandas, wolverines, tigers, Amur panthers, takins, Tibetan black bears, Rothschild’s giraffes, Hartmann’s zebras, primates, two-toed sloths, dholes, pygmy hippos, cheetahs and, more generally, 350 rare and endangered animals! The Park is set in an exceptional natural site, where you can admire many incredible views over the Cézallier and discover the various actions put in place for animal welfare and species conservation, while visiting a site that is proving its difference on a European scale. Indeed, the Parc Animalier d’Auvergne stands out in many respects: Europe’s largest enclosure for Amur panthers and, new for 2024, the first park to house Thorold deer, the integration of an animal nutritionist and an educational manager into the team, the creation of an association dedicated to ethology and another to learning about biodiversity through new technologies, the offer of novel mixed-use enclosures and a wide variety of immersive activities to familiarize visitors with the animals (family safaris, special encounters, vacation courses, etc.)…). A must-see! Enjoy spectacular enclosures where you can walk right up close to the animals: chamois/bouquetins, lemurs or sika deer, and numerous walkways allowing you to get up close to the animals (red pandas, bears, wolves, giraffes). The Parc Animalier d’Auvergne is deeply involved in the conservation of endangered species around the world, including in Auvergne, notably through the Play for Nature endowment fund, and participates in numerous international breeding programs for endangered species. Located in Ardes-sur-Couze in the Puy-de-Dôme region, the park is just 45 minutes from Clermont-Ferrand and Besse/St Nectaire/Murol, and 15 minutes from exits 15 and 17 of the A75, near Issoire. For the 4th year running, it has been awarded the TripAdvisor certificate of excellence. It has also been awarded the Qualité Tourisme label, and is starred in both the Michelin Auvergne guide and Le Petit Futé. A company with a mission, it received two trophies for its concrete commitment to the environment in 2023, and joined the “Entreprise engagée pour la nature” program.

Openings

From 26/12/2024 to 05/01/2025, daily between 10.30 am and 5 pm.

From 08/02 to 09/03/2025 between 10.30 am and 5 pm.
Closed on Monday.

From 10/03 to 31/03/2025 between 10.30 am and 5 pm.
Closed Monday and Tuesday.

From 01/04 to 04/04/2025, every Wednesday, Thursday and Friday between 10.30 am and 5 pm.

From 05/04 to 18/04/2025, daily between 10 am and 6 pm.

From 19/04 to 21/04/2025, daily between 8.30 am and 7 pm.

From 22/04 to 30/04/2025, daily between 10 am and 6 pm.

From 01/05 to 04/05/2025, every Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday between 8.30 am and 7 pm.

From 05/05 to 07/05/2025, every Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday between 10 am and 6 pm.

From 08/05 to 11/05/2025, every Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday between 8.30 am and 7 pm.

From 12/05 to 28/05/2025, daily between 10 am and 6 pm.

From 29/05 to 01/06/2025, every Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday between 8.30 am and 7 pm.

From 02/06 to 04/07/2025, daily between 10 am and 6 pm.

From 05/07 to 31/08/2025, daily between 8.30 am and 7 pm.

From 01/09 to 14/09/2025, daily between 10 am and 6 pm.

From 15/09 to 19/09/2025, every Wednesday, Thursday and Friday between 10.30 am and 5 pm.

From 20/09 to 21/09/2025, every Saturday and Sunday between 10 am and 6 pm.

From 22/09 to 26/09/2025, every Wednesday, Thursday and Friday between 10.30 am and 5 pm.

From 27/09 to 28/09/2025, every Saturday and Sunday between 10 am and 6 pm.

From 29/09 to 30/09/2025, daily.

From 01/10 to 03/10/2025, every Wednesday, Thursday and Friday between 10.30 am and 5 pm.

From 04/10 to 05/10/2025, every Saturday and Sunday between 10 am and 6 pm.

From 06/10 to 10/10/2025, every Wednesday, Thursday and Friday between 10.30 am and 5 pm.

From 11/10 to 12/10/2025, every Saturday and Sunday between 10 am and 6 pm.

From 13/10 to 17/10/2025, every Wednesday, Thursday and Friday between 10.30 am and 5 pm.

From 18/10 to 02/11/2025, daily between 10 am and 6 pm.

From 03/11 to 07/11/2025, daily.

From 08/11 to 11/11/2025, every Monday, Tuesday, Saturday and Sunday between 10.30 am and 5 pm.

From 12/11 to 05/12/2025, daily.

From 06/12 to 14/12/2025, every Saturday and Sunday between 10.30 am and 5 pm.

From 15/12 to 19/12/2025, daily.

From 20/12 to 25/12/2025, every Monday, Tuesday, Saturday and Sunday between 10.30 am and 5 pm.

From 26/12/2025 to 04/01/2026, daily between 10.30 am and 5 pm.

Prices & payment

Adult: 26 to 27.50 €
Child (3-9 years): 19 to 20.50 €
Disabled: 8.50 to 16 €.

Free entry for children < 3 years.
Group rate available for > 20 people.

Bank/credit card
Travellers Cheque
Cash

Comfort, equipment and Services

Activity
Car park
Coach parking
Defibrillator
Educational visits
Free car park
Guided group tours on request
Picnic area
Play area
Restaurant
Restaurant
Shop
Stroller-accessible
Toilets
Tourist brochures
Unguided group tours available permanently
Unguided individual tours available permanently

Auvergne Wildlife Park

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