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 [...]
NICOBAR PIGEON Caloenas nicobarica This species has an iridescent green plumage with copper reflections, unique in pigeons. It is the closest relative of the dodo, famous endemic bird of Mauritius, disappeared in the eighteenth century. FOOD : [...]
VIETNAM PHEASANT Lophura edwardsi This species has red eyes and legs. The male is distinguished by its white crest displayed during the parade. FOOD : fruits, leaves, berries, seeds, insects THREATS : destruction of its habitat and [...]
HORNED PARAKEET Eunymphicus cornutus This species is recognizable by its red forehead decorated with two long black feathers with scarlet endings. FOOD : fruits, flowers, berries, seeds THREATS : destruction of its habitat (logging) and introduction of [...]
Four horned parakeets (Eunymphicus cornutus), visible since March 20 at the Oceanian aviary, coexist with Australian rainbow lorikeets (Trichoglossus moluccanus), a pair of Victoria crowned pigeons (Goura victoria) and three straw necked ibis (Threskiornis spinicollis). They can be distinguished [...]
On Tuesday, 16th and Wednesday,17tht of April, 2024, it is the spring's celebration in the zoo. Here is the program :
From saturday 30th of March, the Zoo des Sables opens its doors at 9:30 in the morning! You can enjoy our boarders all day until 7pm in the evening. Hope to meet you in our alleys! 😃 [...]
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 [...]
On Tuesday, 20th and Wednesday, 21st of February, 2024, it is the carnival of animals in the zoo. Here is the program :
Two young Colombian spider monkey, were born on January 13th and February 3rd 2024.
