Zoo of La Palmyre
The zoo of La Palmyre Royan is located 20 minutes from our Royan campsite. Created in 1966, the zoo is one of the most famous zoological parks in France. It is one of the most visited tourist sites in France and you can even approach the animals and give them popcorn.
The Palmyre zoo in Royan, to discover with your family
Set in a lush green setting, the Palmyre zoo in Charente-Maritime welcomes you to an exceptional natural area, ideal for an excursion during your vacation. The zoo offers you 18 hectares of greenery to explore with your family, just a few steps from the seaside and the Atlantic coast. Open year-round, the zoo offers a lush setting in any season and shows that captivate all ages.
Your children’s favorite animals come out of the books to amaze them. Young and old alike will enjoy discovering 115 different species of animals at La Palmyre Zoo. You will find the fauna of all the continents:
- birds: pink flamingo, hornbill… ;
- primates: gorillas, orangutans… ;
- reptiles: crocodiles, turtles… ;
- carnivores: lions, tigers, cheetahs… ;
- mammals: polar bears, sea lions… ;
- ungulates : rhinoceros, giraffes…
A visit to the Palmyre Royan zoo is also very rewarding. Each enclosure has an explanatory panel on the animal present. You will have the opportunity to know its name, the situation of its species, its region of origin, its habits, and also its diet. The sea lion show or the parrot show will make you spend an unforgettable moment that will make the eyes of young and old shine.
Prepare your visit to the zoo in Palmyra
The guided tour route through the park takes approximately 4.5 kilometers. This is an opportunity to spend some quality time with your family. The best way to enjoy the Palmyra Zoo is to spend a day there, or to arrive before lunch. This is the best way to take your time, attend the different animations and explore all the spaces.
Don’t worry about catering. Everything is planned to be able to eat on site in the best conditions. You can easily take breaks for a snack or refresh yourself with a drink or an ice cream. At the exit of the zoo, a store allows you to bring back a souvenir of this memorable day for your loved ones or for yourself: a t-shirt, an educational book or a stuffed animal with the effigy of your favorite animal.
The Palmyre Royan zoo opens its doors all year round.
Staying at the campsite near the Palmyre zoo
In preparation for your visit to La Palmyre Zoo, are you looking for accommodation that best suits your needs? We recommend our campsite near the zoo of La Palmyre: the campsite in Royan Le Chèvrefeuilles, located nearby, on the edge of the forest and a few minutes from the beaches, ideal for a family stay.
Camping Chèvrefeuilles is a 4-star campsite with a beautiful heated swimming pool and a large solarium equipped with parasols and deckchairs. This campsite near the zoo of La Palmyre offers a wide range of mobile homes with terrace and television and camping sites:
- Mobile home rental from 1 to 3 bedrooms
- Cabins lodges on stilts ;
- Cobil home luxury TAOS top of the range ;
- Pavilion, wood-frame house with great comfort.
Once the accommodation is arranged, you can enjoy a wide range of activities in Charente Maritime such as: the Spa de la Palmyre, boat trips and water sports, sandy beaches, Youpiland, Fort Boyard and many others