The park houses several species of wallabies and kangaroos, including the Bennett's wallaby.
The habitat is designed to replicate aspects of an Australian landscape within the French Loire Valley climate.
The animals are acclimated to the local environment and remain outdoors year-round.
The site emphasizes conservation education regarding the unique reproductive biology of marsupials.
The park operates as a space where human interaction is secondary to the animals' freedom to move through the enclosure.
Le Jardin des Kangourous is a specialized animal park in the Loire Valley where visitors walk through an enclosure containing free-roaming kangaroos and wallabies. The site spans several hectares of meadows and woods, allowing animals to interact with the environment without traditional cages. It serves as an educational space focused on the biology and behavior of Australian marsupials. Visitors follow a marked path through the habitat, keeping a respectful distance from the animals. The park prioritizes animal welfare by providing extensive space for the colony to exhibit natural grazing and social behaviors. It is one of the few places in France where direct observation of these species in a semi-wild setting is possible.
The raised wooden walkways that provide elevated views over the meadows where the kangaroos gather.
Wear comfortable walking shoes suitable for grass and uneven terrain.
Remain quiet and move slowly along the paths to avoid startling the animals.
Do not bring dogs or other pets, as their presence causes extreme stress to the kangaroos.
Attempting to feed the kangaroos or leaving the designated paths for closer photos.
Open seasonally from spring through autumn; closed during the winter months.
Maintain silence, keep to the marked walking paths, and do not attempt to touch or feed the animals.
