Where to See Animals in Paris – A Quick Guide

Looking for animals in the city? Paris has plenty to offer — from exotic creatures to farm animals and sea life. Here's where to go depending on your vibe.

Source: Ville de Paris, "Où voir des animaux à Paris?", updated January 31, 2025.
https://www.paris.fr/pages/ou-voir-des-animaux-a-paris-24384

🦒 1. Paris Zoological Park (12th)

Located in Bois de Vincennes, this 14-hectare zoo features over 3,000 animals across five recreated ecosystems (biozones). Don’t miss the feeding sessions, especially with the sea lions!

🐠 2. Aquarium de Paris (16th)

In the Trocadéro gardens, this aquarium hosts 13,000 fish and invertebrates, including 38 sharks, 2,500 jellyfish, and 700 coral colonies. Offers fun and educational events year-round.

🐐 3. La Ferme de Paris (12th)

A 5-hectare organic educational farm also in Bois de Vincennes. You’ll find goats, chickens, rabbits, turkeys… Other small urban farms in Paris (like Kellermann or René-Binet) also welcome visitors.

🐅 4. Ménagerie du Jardin des Plantes (5th)

One of the oldest zoos in the world, founded in 1794. Home to over 600 animals (including 240 mammals, 500 birds, 130 reptiles). Springtime often brings baby panthers, Tasmanian devils, and wild horses.

🧬 5. Grande Galerie de l’Évolution (5th)

A spectacular natural history museum with 7,000+ preserved specimens. Newly added in 2023: a massive 6-meter, 10-ton juvenile mammoth skeleton — front and center in the main gallery. Right next to the Grande Galerie de l’Évolution, you’ll find the Jardin des Plantes — a lovely botanical garden that's definitely worth a stroll. Tucked inside is also the Ménagerie (see point 4).

🌍 6. Tropical Aquarium – Palais de la Porte Dorée (12th)

Features over 500 species in 80+ aquatic habitats. Also runs engaging workshops about animal life, habitats, breathing, feeding, and even building your own eco-aquarium.

📍 Bonus: La Maison de l’Animal (12th)

A monthly community space at Chai de Bercy, dedicated to animals in urban life. Talks, workshops, kid-friendly activities, “unloved species” exhibitions, and free/low-cost vet consultations. Next sessions: July 1–16, 2025.