Parc zoologique de Paris - Muséum national d’histoire naturelle

The Parc Zoologique de Paris: a whole world to explore.
The Parc Zoologique is open to visitors year round, offering you a unique opportunity to relax right on Paris’ doorstep as you explore over two miles of trails traversing five distinct biozones - Patagonia, Sahel-Sudan, Europe, Amazon-Guyana and Madagascar - across 14.5 hectares.
Over 1,000 animals are waiting just a stone’s throw from Porte Dorée metro station, representing a sample of 125 different species of wild fauna.
Observe rare and little known species: the mischievous bush dog, the adorable manatee, and the graceful European otter are all perfectly at ease in their habitat.
For your comfort, visitor facilities include a picnic area, two restaurants, buggy hire, and a gift shop where you can treat yourself.
The Parc Zoologique de Paris: a new breed of zoo.

- Physical disability: the Parc Zoologique de Paris is 100% accessible for visitors in wheelchairs. Reserved disabled parking spaces are close by. The number 46 bus stops right outside the site. The Parc has adapted toilets with grab rails and adapted sinks.
- Visual impairment: for blind visitors, the welcome area (ticket office, information point) as well as the building entrances and public toilets are equipped with audio speakers, and have guiding tactile elements on the ground. For partially-sighted visitors, information panels on the species are easy to read. Audio guides are also available at the reception desk. Signs are written in large font and at a reasonable reading height.
- Hearing impairment: the welcome area (ticket office, information point) is equipped with hearing loops. Visits in French Sign Language are organized. Fire alarm is accompanied by flashing lights in areas where a deaf or hard of hearing person may be alone, such as in toilets.
- Mental disability: guided tours and a wealth of illustrations providing an adapted discovery of the animals and vegetation. Pictograms are mostly used to simplify getting around. Staff are trained and/or educated.

For more information: click on the following link, then go to the 'Accessibility' tab.

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