Auvergne Wildlife Park

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Qualité Tourisme™

The Parc Animalier d’Auvergne is a unique reserve for rare and endangered species, with a European reputation. Over a 45-hectare area, you can learn about biodiversity and discover almost 350 rare and endangered animals of 60 different species.

Come and meet snow panthers, red pandas, wolverines, tigers, Amur panthers, takins, bears, Rothschild’s giraffes, Hartmann’s zebras, primates, two-toed sloths, dholes, pygmy hippos, cheetahs and, more generally, 350 rare and endangered animals !
The Park is set in an exceptional natural site, where you can admire many incredible views over the(…)

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Opening hours

From 04/07 to 30/08/2026 daily between 8.30 am and 6.30 pm.

From 31/08 to 04/10/2026 daily between 10.30 am and 6 pm.

From 07/10 to 11/10/2026 between 10.30 am and 6 pm.

From 14/10 to 16/10/2026 between 10.30 am and 6 pm.

From 17/10 to 01/11/2026 daily between 10 am and 6 pm.

From 12/12 to 13/12/2026 between 10.30 am and 5 pm.

From 19/12 to 24/12/2026 between 10.30 am and 5 pm.

From 26/12/2026 to 03/01/2027 daily between 10.30 am and 5 pm.

Prices and payment methods

  • Adult : 23.90 to 29.90 € (Min=low season dated ticket ; max=high season undated ticket)
  • Child (3-9 years) : 17.90 to 22.90 € (Min=low season dated ticket ; max=high season undated ticket)
  • Person with a disability : 20 € (Wheelchair users €10).
  • Free entry for children under 3.
  • Group rate available for 20 people or more.
  • With the "Objectif Auvergne" travel map, discover the must-see sites of the Puy-de-Dôme ! On your second visit to one of the 7 tourist attractions (Grotte de la Pierre de Volvic, l'Aventure Michelin, Volcan de Lemptégy, Panoramique des Dômes, Château de Murol, Royatonic and Parc Animalier d'Auvergne), get 10% off your ticket purchase.

Payment methods :

  • Bank/credit card
  • Travellers Cheque
  • Cash

Comfort, facilities and services

  • Activity
  • Bar
  • Car park
  • Coach access
  • Coach parking
  • Defibrillator
  • Drinking water
  • Educational visits
  • Fast food
  • Free car park
  • Guided group tours on request
  • Motorhomes allowed
  • Picnic area
  • Play area
  • Restaurant
  • Restaurant
  • Set down on-site for groups
  • Shop
  • Stroller-accessible
  • Toilets
  • Tourist brochures
  • Unguided group tours available permanently
  • Unguided individual tours available permanently

Pets welcome

No dogs allowed

Location

Environnements

In the country, Village -2 km away, Panoramic view, 20 – 30 min from a train station by car

Updated on 8 July 2026 by Auvergne Pays d’Issoire