The park was originally opened in 1992 under the name Safari Africain.
It is home to the only dolphinarium in the Pays de la Loire region.
The Marine City facility allows visitors to observe dolphins from both surface-level and underwater viewing galleries.
The park participates in the European Endangered Species Programme (EEP) for several of its resident animal species.
The layout features a specific section called the 'Bush House' which mimics the architecture of traditional African dwellings.
Planète Sauvage is a 85-hectare safari park located in Port-Saint-Père, France, offering both a vehicle-based safari trail and pedestrian walking paths. The park hosts over 1,100 animals representing 120 species, organized into distinct zones including the Safari Trail, the Jungle Trail, and the Bush House. It features a Marine City area specifically dedicated to the observation of Atlantic bottlenose dolphins. Visitors traverse a 10-kilometer safari circuit in their own vehicles to view free-roaming African mammals like giraffes, lions, and elephants. The pedestrian sections house smaller primates, reptiles, and birds in landscaped habitats. Educational presentations are held regularly throughout the day, focusing on animal welfare and conservation efforts. The site is committed to international breeding programs for endangered species.
The elevated observation decks in the Safari Trail area provide the best angles for capturing large herbivores against the landscape.
Bring binoculars to get a better view of animals during the drive-through safari portion.
Plan to complete the drive-through safari section in the morning or late afternoon when the animals are most active.
Check the daily presentation schedule upon arrival, as these events are distributed across different areas of the park.
Feeding the animals, which is strictly prohibited for safety and health reasons, and leaving your vehicle windows open in the predator zones.
The park operates seasonally, typically closing for the winter months; check the official calendar before planning a visit as dates vary by year.
Maintain strict speed limits and stay inside your vehicle at all times while in the drive-through safari zones.
