The park houses one of the largest gorilla groups in France, currently numbering over 15 individuals.
The giraffe enclosure is designed with a high-level panoramic boardwalk that allows visitors to be at eye level with the animals.
The zoo features a 'tiger tunnel' that allows visitors to view Siberian tigers from a unique, low-angle perspective.
A portion of the park is dedicated to a botanical collection featuring plants native to the local Loire region alongside exotic species.
The facility actively recycles rainwater to maintain the irrigation needs of the extensive animal enclosures.
Espace Zoologique de La Boissière-du-Doré is a 25-hectare zoological park located in the Loire-Atlantique region of France. The facility hosts over 1,000 animals across 60 species, focusing on large mammal conservation and breeding programs. A standout feature is the 7,000-square-meter enclosure dedicated to their silverback gorilla troop. The park is integrated into a wooded landscape that utilizes the natural topography to create expansive habitats for giraffes and big cats. Visitors observe these animals from elevated walkways and specialized viewing points designed to minimize human-animal interaction stress. The park operates its own veterinary clinic and participates in the European Endangered Species Programme for several threatened species. It is specifically recognized for its successful captive breeding of white rhinos and various primate species.
The elevated walkway in the giraffe zone provides the best perspective for clear, unobstructed animal photography.
Bring binoculars for better visibility of animals resting in the distant, larger enclosures.
Wear comfortable, broken-in walking shoes, as the park features significant inclines and long paths.
Check the daily keeper talk schedule at the entrance to see the gorilla or tiger feeding sessions.
Attempting to see every enclosure in a single hour; the park's size requires a steady pace to fully appreciate.
Open daily from February through mid-November; closed during the winter season.
Maintain silence near animal enclosures to avoid stressing the wildlife; do not feed animals or cross safety barriers.
