Baqir, an Atlas lion
Two years old, BAQIR arrived at the zoo at the end of 2019. Coming from the zoo of Plzen in the Czech Republic, it is a direct descendant of the famous Atlas lions of the Royal Menagerie of Rabat. This species, [...]
On Thursday, 20th and Friday , 21st of February : The Carnival of animals
On Thursday, 20th and Friday, 21st of February, 2020, it is the carnival of animals in the zoo. Here is the program :
Festive days 2020
In 2020, magic days will make you cross an unforgettable moment in the zoo: tales, make-up, meetings... February 20th and 21st, 2020 : CARNIVAL OF ANIMALS Come to discover unusual animals! April 16th and 17th, 2020 : SPRING CELEBRATION Welcome [...]
Aymara, a vicuna
A young vicuna, Aymara, was born on December 1st 2019. After 11 months of gestation, the female vicuna gives birth to a single young that weighs between 4 and 6 kg. The young will stay with its mother for at [...]
Andine, a Colombian spider monkey
Andine, a young female Colombian spider monkey, was born on October 25th 2019.
Exceptional opening of the zoo during Christmas holidays
As every year, the Zoo des Sables closes its doors for the winter season (from November 12th, 2019 to February 7th, 2020). However, we will meet again very soon because exceptionally the zoo will be opened during the Christmas holidays [...]
ZOOLLOWEEN, Tuesday 29th, Wednesday 30th and Thursday 31st October 2019
To finish with the irrational fears of night animals, on the occasion of Halloween, the Zoo des Sables organizes three afternoons ZOOLLOWEEN, on wednesday 29th, tuesday 30th and thursday 31st October 2019. The night, numerous animals bustle ready to make you shiver. [...]
Feed the lorikeets inside the Oceanian aviary
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 feed [...]
A Victorian crowned pigeon
A Victorian crowned pigeon was born on July 10th 2019.
MICHI, a southern three banded armadillo
Michi, a young female southern three banded armadillo was born on 29th July 2019.
Four dwarf mangooses
Four young were born on June 18th 2019.
One white ibis and one red ibis
Two young ibis were born in spring : one white ibis on May 17th 2019 one red ibis on May 24th 2019
Le fabuleux voyage de Garance Artémon
Venez assister à un spectacle interactif et ludique, animé par un génial inventeur, explorateur du siècle dernier ! 1917 : Garance Artémon part explorer le monde grâce à sa machine à voyager dans le temps et dans l’espace. Mais une erreur [...]
Tuesday 31st May : “Zookeeper” information day
The zookeeper job makes a large number of visitors dream. But do we really know this job? Of what consists the work, which are the required skills and the formations to acquire this qualification? During this information day, you will exchange [...]
MOUNDOU, a Kordofan giraffe
On April 24, 2019, a young Kordofan giraffe was born. Moundou is the ninth baby giraffe of our female Magida, aged 18. https://youtu.be/gh7xswxGpgs
A Kirk dik-dik
A young dik-dik was born on May 6th 2019.
On wednesday 1st and thursday 2nd of May 2019 : Spring celebration
On wednesday 1st and thursday 2nd of May 2019, it is Spring celebration at the zoo des Sables. Here is the program :
ITUPE, a young white-faced saki
Itupé, a young white-faced saki was born on 20th February 2019. https://youtu.be/M_fK7m0KkI8
Two Parma wallabies
Two Parma wallabies are born on February 18th and on May 27th 2019.
On Tuesday, 5th and Wednesday, 6th of March : The Carnival of animals
On Tuesday, 5th and Wednesday, 6th of March, 2019, it is the carnival of animals in the zoo. Here is the program :
Five black footed penguins
Five chicks were born in 2019 : on January 9th on April 15th on June 7th on July 17th on September 15th
27 rainbow lorikeets
27 rainbow lorikeets were born between January and November 2019.
Festive days 2019
In 2019, magic days will make you cross an unforgettable moment in the zoo: tales, make-up, meetings... March 5th and 6th, 2019 : CARNIVAL OF ANIMALS Come to discover unusual animals! May 1st and 2nd, 2019 : SPRING CELEBRATION Welcome [...]
ZOOLLOWEEN, Monday 29th, tuesday 30th and wednesday 31st October 2018
To finish with the irrational fears of night animals, on the occasion of Halloween, the Zoo des Sables organizes three afternoons ZOOLLOWEEN, on monday 29th, tuesday 30th and wednesday 31st October 2018. The night, numerous animals bustle ready to make you shiver. [...]
HAKU, a southern three banded armadillo
Haku, a young male southern three banded armadillo was born on 3rd August 2018. https://youtu.be/BsmLG7RiBnI