Parc zoologique de Paris 2026: Nocturnes estivales and Voyage en milieux humides
The Parc zoologique de Paris announces its summer 2026 program, running from July 2 to August 30, featuring extended evening hours, themed activities, and a focus on wetlands. The Nocturnes return every Thursday from July 2 to August 13, allowing visitors to explore the zoo from 6 PM to 10 PM, observing animals like lions, bats, and baboons in a quieter atmosphere. The Zarafa terrace offers views of giraffes, marabous, and Mhorr gazelles. A game on the terrace challenges visitors to help a European pond turtle reach its basin. The season's theme, Voyage en milieux humides, includes encounters, animations, drawing walks, and a spectacle highlighting wetlands. Reservations are recommended.
Key facts
- Nocturnes estivales run every Thursday from July 2 to August 13, 2026, 6 PM to 10 PM.
- Summer program at Parc zoologique de Paris from July 2 to August 30, 2026.
- Zarafa terrace offers views of giraffes, marabous, and Mhorr gazelles.
- Game on Zarafa terrace: challenges, mimes, quizzes to help a European pond turtle.
- Season theme: Voyage en milieux humides (Journey through wetlands).
- Activities include encounters, animations, drawing walks, and a spectacle.
- Reservations strongly recommended via the zoo's ticketing website.
- Photo credit: MNHN – E. Baril.
Entities
Institutions
- Parc zoologique de Paris
- MNHN
Locations
- Paris
- France