Parc animalier des Gorges de l'Ardèche, Wildlife park in Vagnas, France.
Description
Parc animalier des Gorges de l'Ardèche is a wildlife park built on a former mining site in Vagnas with various animal species, including rare breeds. The grounds provide space for aurochs, special goat varieties, and other animals living in spacious areas.
History
The park opened in 2019 and converted an abandoned mining site into a nature sanctuary for animals. This transformation brought new life to a previously unused location in the region.
Culture
The park displays rare breeds such as aurochs and special goat varieties that are uncommon in the region. Visitors can observe these animals up close and learn about their distinctive characteristics.
Practical
The park is accessible from April through September and offers easy paths for exploring. Visitors should wear comfortable shoes and seek shade when needed, as the grounds are open with little shelter.
Did you know?
The park houses aurochs, an ancient cattle breed depicted in nearby Chauvet Cave paintings. This connection links present-day animals to the region's prehistoric past in a direct way.
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