Special Encounter – Auvergne Wildlife Park

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Are you crazy about red pandas or giraffes, a fan of snow leopards, or a fan of some other animal ? Come meet them ! Spend half an hour with our education team and discover all the secrets of the animal of your choice.

Depending on the species you choose, you can tour the building, enter the enclosure, or feed the animals up close.

Discover the different species you’ll be able to encounter in 2026 :
– Carnivores : love panthers, lions, tigers, snow leopards, cheetahs, wolves.
– Iconic species : red pandas, giraffes, pygmy hippos,(…)

Spoken languages

Opening hours

From 04/07 to 30/08/2026 daily between 9 am and 7 pm.

From 31/08 to 13/09/2026 daily between 10 am and 5.30 pm.

From 14/09 to 11/11/2026 on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and weekends between 10 am and 5.30 pm.

From 19/12/2026 to 03/01/2027 daily between 10.30 am and 5 pm.
Closed on December 25.

Prices and payment methods

One price : 60 to 80 € (All minors must be accompanied by an adult who has also purchased a ticket for the "Exclusive Encounter" activity. Park admission is not included.).
"Panther of Love" Exclusive Event : €80 per person
Other exclusive events : €60 per person.