An outing to Les Sables Zoo in Vendée
Family outing to the
Sables d’Olonne
Ah, the zoo! The family outing par excellence. They’re often magical moments during which little ones discover animals they’ve only ever seen on TV or in children’s books. An exceptional encounter with the animal world that should leave a lasting impression on their camping holiday in Vendée! Here’s a quick rundown of what you’ll come across during your visit to this zoo committed to preserving the environment and biodiversity.
Hundreds of exotic animals to discover
A unique animal park in Vendée, in the heart of nature
The Zoo des Sables is an animal park on a human scale, but a wide variety of species inhabit the grounds. Here, animals evolve in settings that reproduce their natural environment as closely as possible! In all, over 300 exotic animals from different continents can be admired during your visit. Among them: panthers, lions (as majestic as ever), monkeys, giraffes (the latest of which, Moundou, was born in April!), as well as red pandas, wallabys and the impressive giant anteater. Birds will also be present, and you’ll have the privilege of greeting, among others, the Hyacinth Macaw (the largest parrot in the world!), the Blue-fronted Amazon, the Victoria Goura and the Australian Ibi. So many animals to discover and observe up close at Les Sables d’Olonne Zoo.
Animals at Les Sables d’Olonne Zoo
Experience an immersive visit with the Zoo’s caretakers
The Zoo des Sables offers a wide range of fun activities to punctuate your visit. In addition to themed days depending on the calendar, the park also offers lunchtime activities. These will give you a better understanding of the lifestyles of the species you see on your walk, as well as how the zoo is run and organized. You’ll also get a better idea of what it’s like to work as an animal caretaker, and all the tasks involved: preparing meals, maintaining areas, special care… Watching the animals feast on their favorites has made you hungry? Two options are open to you: you can either head for the snack bar, or take your pre-prepared picnic and sit down in the designated areas. And if your visit doesn’t coincide with a special event, you can be sure that your walk will be punctuated by the spectacle of flora and fauna. There’s always something to see at Les Sables Zoo! Cameras and cell phones are of course recommended to immortalize those special moments with the animals.
The practical side of Les Sables Zoo!
Plan your outing to Les Sables Zoo
At the Zoo des Sables, there’s no need to worry about opening days: the park is open every day during the summer! From July to August, the Vendée wildlife park is open from 9.30 a.m. to 7.30 p.m. In September, the zoo closes only half an hour earlier. Tickets cost €16 and €12 for children aged 3 to 10. Before leaving the zoo, you’ll have the chance to take a look at the boutique, which sells creations by artisans from developing countries, as well as T-shirts, books on flora and fauna and many other items. It could be the perfect opportunity to take home a little souvenir of your camping holiday in the Vendée.
