Crowned Lemur
CROWNED LEMUR Eulemur coronatus These lemurs have on their head a brown-orange crown in the shape of V. WEIGHT : 1 to 3 kg FOOD : Fruits THREATS : Poaching, deforestation (slash and burn agriculture, charcoal production, [...]
Arrival of two crowned lemurs
The Zoo des Sables presents a new species of lemurs! In addition to red ruffed lemurs and black and white ruffed lemurs, since the 10th of April, we host two females crowned lemur (Eulemur coronatus). They are currently very [...]
Thursday 11th July : “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 [...]
Vietnam pheasant
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
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 [...]
Arrival of four horned parakeets
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, 17th of April : Spring celebration !
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 March : opening of the zoo from 9:30 am !
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! 😃 [...]
On Tuesday, 20th and Wednesday, 21st of February : The Carnival of animals
On Tuesday, 20th and Wednesday, 21st of February, 2024, it is the carnival of animals in the zoo. Here is the program :
Two Colombian spider monkeys
Two young Colombian spider monkey, were born on January 13th and February 3rd 2024.