Native to South-East Asia, the crested partridge (Rollulus Rouloul) is a bird of the size of a quail, with a sexual dimorphism. The bluish-black male has a rusty crest on the top of his head. The female, meanwhile, is more [...]
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 [...]
On thurday, 27th and friday, 28th of April, 2023, it is spring festival in the zoo. Here is the program :
On Thursday, 23rd and Friday, 24th of February, 2023, it is the carnival of animals in the zoo. Here is the program :
ON SATURDAY 4th OF FEBRUARY, THE ECOZOO DES SABLES WILL BE REOPENED. Only a few days before the zoo reopens ! Zoo staff are busy with final preparations before opening their doors to the public. For more information, you [...]
The zoo team wishes you an happy 2023! The zoo will reopen on February 4th. Meanwhile, it continues to get a facelift : new buildings are being built to improve the quality of life of our residents. We hope to [...]
Launched in 2020 by the European Commission, the United World Coalition for Biodiversity invites conservation stakeholders to come together to raise public awareness of the need to protect biodiversity. Resolutely committed to the protection of biodiversity and involved for many [...]
Pour aller encore plus loin dans la recherche du bien-être animal, le Zoo des Sables a mis en place une nouvelle procédure se basant sur une approche scientifique récente. Le parc espère ainsi améliorer encore davantage la qualité de vie [...]
NORTHERN LESSER GALAGO Galago senegalensis V ery fast, this small arboreal primate can jump 5m high! WEIGHT : 200 to 400 g FOOD : fruits, leaves, insects MORE INFO : Family : Galagidae Gestation : 140 to 142 days Habits : gregarius Litter : 1 to 2 [...]
GOLDEN LION TAMARIN Leontopithecus rosalia Their index is very long, which allows them to dislodge insects ! WEIGHT : 500 to 700 g FOOD : fruits, flowers, insects THREATS : Deforestation (urbanization, pastureland and expanding road network), poaching (pet trade) MORE [...]
