A family visit to the Parc Animalier in Argelès-Gazost ©Herve Leclair Aspheries
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Today, the Pyrenees Wildlife Park boasts one of the finest collections of wild animals in Europe, in a modern spirit of animal welfare, safety, recreation, education and understanding, all in the service of nature conservation.
The Park’s philosophy: to amaze you in order to raise your awareness of the need to protect and preserve species.
A family visit to the Parc Animalier in Argelès-Gazost ©Parc Animalier des Pyrénées
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A family visit to the Parc Animalier in Argelès-Gazost ©Anthony Bonal
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Otter - Pyrenees Wildlife Park
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The theme of the park
Serge Mounard, Director of the Park, tells us:
“Refocused today on French fauna, the Park brings together over 100 species from mainland France and overseas, including an original collection of wetland birds, the 4 largest European vultures, bears, wolves, otters, etc.
In 2012, the Parc Animalier des Pyrénées set up its own foundation, Pyrénées Conservation, to further its convictions and its fight to protect the biodiversity of the Pyrenees. The foundation is involved in a number of conservation projects, including the Percnoptera project, the reintroduction of the Iberian ibex and the breeding of Bearded Vultures”.
The bear refuge
A magnificent wooden cocoon, you will be nestled at the top of the bear enclosure with an exceptional panoramic view. Nao and Kuma move before your very eyes, so there’s no need to move from your bed or your living room – the bay window extends across your entire living space to make the most of this unforgettable experience.
Sleeping with the wolves in the trapper's hut at the Pyrenees Wildlife Park ©Ourshpte Eric Martin Le Figaro Mag
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A family visit to the Parc Animalier in Argelès-Gazost ©Herve Leclair Aspheries
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The trapper’s hut
An authentic larch log trapper’s hut with cosy, warm comfort. Macho and Sakia, the alpha couple, set the pace for the life of the pack. Share with them the high points of their lives – games, meals, dominance and howls – a wonderful opportunity to leave tales and legends behind and get to know the wolf, who fascinates as much as he intimidates.
Practical information
The Parc Animalier des Pyrénées is open every day, including Sundays and public holidays, from 26 March to the All Saints’ Day holidays.
April, May, June, September: 9.30am to 6pm
July, August: 9.30am to 7pm
October: 1pm to 6pm
PYRENEES WILDLIFE PARK
60 bis avenue des Pyrénées
65400 AYZAC-OST
05 62 97 91 07
www.parc-animalier-pyrenees.com
