Location: Paris
Top Things to do in Paris
The 5 Best Zoos & Aquariums in Paris, Ile-de-France
Lingering over pain au chocolat in a sidewalk café, relaxing after a day of strolling along the Seine and marveling at icons like the Eiffel Tower and the Arc de Triomphe… the perfect Paris experience combines leisure and liveliness with enough time to savor both an exquisite meal and exhibits at the Louvre. Awaken your spirit at Notre Dame, bargain hunt at the Marché aux Puces de Montreuil or for goodies at the Marché Biologique Raspail, then cap it all off with a risqué show at the Moulin Rouge.
Restaurants in Paris
1. Jardin des Plantes
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,748 reviews
In addition to serving as the site for the city's huge Museum of Natural History, this park is also home to a small zoo.
Reviewed By JnVSydney - Greater Sydney, Australia
It being winter, not at its most lush, but to make up for it they had illuminated sculptures, (similar to the ones in Hoi An, Vietnam). Wow - a lovely walk in the sun via the turtles, hermit crabs, coral reefs, plenty of seating, to enjoy the park and have lunch. We popped out on the far side of the Jardin and came across one of the Wallace fountains I mentioned in passing - in fact the only one remaining of the mural model, (see review).
2. Aquarium Tropical de la Porte Doree
3. Menagerie, le zoo du Jardin des Plantes
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 595 reviews
A small zoo located within the Jardin des Plantes.
Reviewed By yvesparissh - Shanghai, China
great little zoo and park with a nice variety of animals. walking around amongst trees and nature is extremely pleasant. 10 or 13 euros entry fee is very cheap so this is great. 100% recommended
4. Parc Zoologique de Paris
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 2,265 reviews
Reviewed By PaulVuj - Podgorica, Montenegro
Went here with friends on a sunny day in July on our 10 day trip to Paris. We had a great time. It's very clean and well designed, the big rock gives it a real savannah/pride-rock feel. Tropical rainforest inside a big dome is fantastic. Animals have enough space, and the whole trek feels like strolling through a beautiful natural sanctuary. Far from central Paris, it's sheltered from the noisy crowds of tourists. A calming and informative experience. Would definitely recommend to anyone who needs a break from the busy streets and museums.
5. Aquarium de Paris - CineAqua
Overall Ratings
3.0 based on 1,468 reviews
L’Aquarium de Paris, also named Cinéaqua, is an aquarium located under the hill of Chaillot between the Trocadero and the Seine in Paris, in the 16th district. 50 basins, 2500 jellyfish, 10,000 fish, 750 coral colonies. The largest shark tank in France (3,000,000 L of water and 38 great sharks)
Reviewed By ikotis1979 - Faliraki, Greece
We visited the Aquarium a very cold day, we found it as a paradise because it was warm and pleasant to walk. We saw many many different kinds of fish and sea snakes and other sea creatures very exciting things for children. We loved also the souvenir machine at the of the tour where you put two coins one of 1 euro and 1 of 5 cents of euro and using the machine you turn the one coin of 5 cents to a lovely oval shape metal souvenir
