Parc Animalier Etxola, Animal park in Sare, France
Parc Animalier Etxola is an animal park set on natural terrain near Sare with around 250 residents. The inhabitants include buffalos, dromedaries, ornamental poultry, and four-horned sheep spread across different areas of the grounds.
The park was established in 1999 to preserve and protect rare domestic breeds. Its creation was part of a broader effort to keep traditional farm species from disappearing worldwide.
The park preserves rare domestic breeds and showcases traditional farm animals from different regions. You can see species that have become uncommon in modern farming practices.
The park is easiest to reach by car since it sits outside the town center. Weekend visits tend to be less crowded than weekday afternoons.
During a visit you can touch and feed many of the animals, offering a rare hands-on experience with farm species. This interaction helps visitors understand the relationship between people and these domestic animals in a personal way.
Location: Sare
Address: Route des Grottes
Opening Hours: Wednesday-Sunday 10:00-17:00
Phone: +33615068951
Email: parc-etxola@orange.fr
Website: http://parc-etxola.com
GPS coordinates: 43.27686,-1.58824
Latest update: December 14, 2025 20:02
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