In the face of heatwaves, the Zoo des Sables is implementing additional measures to limit the effects of heat on the species that are most sensitive to it, such as red pandas or Amur leopards: Installation of sprayers and [...]
OCHRE-MERKED PARAKEET Pyrrhura cruentata This parakeet live in tropical rainforests of eastern Brazil. Very colorful, it is also called blue-throated parakeet. FOOD : fruits, berries, seeds THREATS : destruction of its habitat (agriculture, livestock ranching, urban areas), [...]
Two ochre-marked parakeet arrived at the Zoo on July 7 and 9, 2026.
On July 7, 2026, a female crested partridge came to join our male in order to create a breeding pair.
Three Caribbean flamingos were born in July 2026. Why weren’t these eggs under their parents? Simply because, in a flamingo colony, an egg can be broken accidentally during the movement of adults or be the target of predators. To [...]
Two scarlet ibis hatched in June 2026
Eleven rainbow lorikeets were born between January and July 2026.
A white-winged ibis arrived at the Zoo des Sables on June 17, 2026.
We are pleased to announce the arrival of a 10-year-old male Victoria crowned pigeon from England. He joined our female in order to create a breeding pair. The meeting went very well: the first exchanges were calm and promising, [...]
The first aviary dedicated to Oceania birds in France is opened to the public. This 700m2 aviary shelters several species, among them rainbow lorikeets. Total immersion is guaranteed to visitors wanting to discover different species. Visitors are welcome to [...]
