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Plaine de cervidés au Parc Animalier de Sainte Croix

Discover Lorraine's animal parks

Wolves, elephants, monkeys, colourful birds... Do you dream of spending time surrounded by animals from all over the world? Then visit one of Lorraine's major animal parks.

An unusual night close to wild animals at the Parc de Sainte-Croix, a naturalist's immersion in the Zoology Gallery at the Nancy Aquarium or a "caretaker for a day" course at Amnéville Zoo, let yourself be charmed by an unforgettable excursion to one of the animal parks in the Grand Est region.

Panda roux au Parc animalier de Sainte-Croix

The Sainte-Croix Wildlife Park

Discover European fauna and global biodiversity in Lorraine!

Take your children to meet the 150 incredible species at the Sainte-Croix Wildlife Park. Wolves, lynxes, bears, lemurs, red pandas and prairie dogs live there in semi-liberty. You'll have plenty of time to observe them on an immersive trail or even on a train-safari excursion! A number of educational activities, guided feedings and animal presentations will also be on offer throughout the day.

The Parc de Sainte-Croix is also 120 hectares of unspoilt nature. During your visit, immerse yourself in 5 different worlds. Travel to the wide open spaces of the New World and meet American bison, black bears, coyotes and raccoons. Follow in the footsteps of the animals of Europe, especially the largest carnivores such as lynxes, wolverines and bears. Embark on Neo's Journey by following the trail dedicated to the world's biodiversity. Stop off at Gérald's Farm to meet the goats, rabbits, chickens and pigs... And of course, don't miss the Histoires de loups world, home to 4 wolf packs in an exceptional area.

But that's not all! Sainte-Croix is also one of the animal parks working to protect endangered species and maintain biodiversity.

Your day at the Sainte Croix Wildlife Park

    Parc animalier de Sainte-Croix

    Sleeping with the animals in the Parc de Sainte-Croix

    Because you won't have enough time in a day to discover everything, the Parc de Sainte-Croix offers you the chance to experience a timeless stay in one of its 56 nature lodges.

    Sleep with the wolves, bears or deer, and enjoy an unforgettable experience with your family! You'll have a front-row seat, immersed in the wilderness, so you can get a better look at them.

    Your unusual stay

      Muséum Aquarium de Nancy
      Muséum Aquarium de Nancy

      The Nancy Aquarium Museum

      In the heart of Nancy, a stone's throw from Place Stanislas, lies a place where nature and history come together to highlight the world's incredible biodiversity: the Muséum Aquarium de Nancy.

      In the Galerie de Zoologie, you'll have the chance to enjoy an experience worthy of the greatest natural history museums. Here, the naturalised animals are frozen in place, but that doesn't stop the magic from happening! Gorillas, giraffes, moose and giant squid will fascinate young and old alike in a vast 400 m² area. It's the perfect way to teach your children about science and nature!

      The Museum also invites you to discover 2 aquarium galleries housing remarkable living collections. Here, 300 species live in their natural environment, recreated in 57 aquariums. A fascinating visit that will reveal the secrets of aquatic ecosystems!

      Raton laveur au zoo d'Amnéville

      Amnéville Zoo

      How about a unique animal adventure in the Grand Est? Head for Amnéville, a few kilometres from Metz, to visit Amnéville Zoo. In this exceptional 18-hectare zoo, you can meet over 2,000 animals. Black leopard, orang-utan, arctic wolf, white rhinoceros, boa constrictor, macaw... Nearly 360 species from all over the world to see with your family! 10 different worlds will take you to the heart of the Tropical Jungle, the African Reserve and the South American Earth.

      During your visit, discover the feeding sessions and presentations given by the animal keepers. You can also get close to the wallabies in complete safety thanks to a dedicated immersive area. Finally, don't miss the zoo's flagship shows: the "Wings of the World", a free-flight presentation of species from the 4 corners of the globe, and the "Sea Lion Bay", where the sea lions perform their finest feats!

      Your day at Amnéville zoo

        Soigneur d'un jour au zoo d'Amnéville
        24h avec un soigneur au Parc Animalier de Sainte-Croix

        Immersion courses with the animals

        Did your children love their visit to the animal park and dream of going behind the scenes? Give them the chance to spend a day immersed in the animals! At the Parc de Sainte-Croix and Amnéville Zoo, the idea is the same: discover the job of animal caretaker, take part in the life of the park and enjoy special moments with the animals!

        At the Parc de Sainte-Croix, little farmers can go and collect eggs on the farm, while older children can go and meet the black bears or go and hand out bamboo to the red pandas.

        At Amnéville Zoo, budding animal handlers will be in charge of preparing food rations for the raccoons and coatis in the kitchen, before coming into contact with the animals themselves at feeding time. A unique adventure!

        Slip into the shoes of a caretaker for a day!

          Other parks to visit in Lorraine

          Take your Lorraine escape off the beaten track for some surprising animal discoveries!

          Take a guided family tour of Lorraine's farms, spend the night in a gypsy caravan or unusual lodge alongside noble horses... Lorraine promises you magical moments with fascinating animals.

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