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 :
Two black footed penguins
Thwo chicks were born on January 9th and April 15th 2019.
13 rainbow lorikeets
20 rainbow lorikeets were born between January and July 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
Two black footed penguins
Two young black footed penguins were born on 16th July and 16th August 2018. https://youtu.be/jsEkDhLsFlY
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 [...]
Three Cuban flamingoes
Three young were born on July 5th, 6th and 7th 2018.
TIKUNA, a lowland tapir
The zoo des Sables d'Olonne greets the birth of Tikuna, small female lowland tapir (Tapirus terrestris). Tikuna is the first young of Nazca, our female and Quito, our male, 5 and 14-year-old respectively. After a long gestation of 13 months, [...]
24 rainbow lorikeets
28 rainbow lorikeets were born between January and December 2018.
Saturday 19th and sunday 20th May : “Zookeeper” information days
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 [...]