The zoo features a rare pack of maned wolves, a species native to South America known for their stilt-like legs.
It is one of the few French zoological parks that successfully manages a dedicated space for the reproduction and observation of endangered small primates.
The park grounds contain a significant population of century-old oaks that provide a natural canopy for both animals and visitors.
The facility functions as a conservation center that supports in-situ projects for the protection of lemurs in Madagascar.
The zoo's layout includes a 'no-fence' design philosophy using natural barriers like trenches to separate visitors from the big cat enclosures.
The Zoo de Bordeaux-Pessac is an eight-hectare zoological park located in the outskirts of Bordeaux, France. It houses approximately 130 species, totaling over 1,000 animals, including big cats, wolves, and giraffes. The park is committed to the European Endangered Species Programme (EEP), focusing on conservation and biodiversity protection. It features specialized habitats such as the 'Asian zone' and 'African plain' to mimic natural environments. Visitors can observe educational feeding sessions for species like lions and maned wolves. The facility integrates botanical pathways through a wooded area, providing shaded viewing corridors. It actively participates in international programs for the protection of endangered felines and primates.
The elevated observation deck overlooking the giraffe enclosure provides a clear, eye-level perspective of the animals against the woodland backdrop.
Download the digital park map in advance to track feeding schedules, which are updated daily at the entrance.
Wear sturdy, closed-toe walking shoes as the park features unpaved, uneven forest trails.
Bring binoculars for the giraffes and lemur islands, as these areas are expansive and animals may stay at a distance.
Do not visit during peak midday heat in July and August, as many of the larger mammals retreat to indoor shelters or dense shade to escape the sun.
Open daily throughout the year, including public holidays; however, some indoor animal houses may close earlier than the main gates during winter.
Strictly no feeding of the animals, as diets are medically monitored; keep voices low near dens to minimize stress on predators.
