Parc aux Daims, Zoo grounds in Lyon 6e Arrondissement, France.
Parc aux Daims is a wildlife park in Lyon featuring open grasslands and animal enclosures spread across several hectares. The space is laid out so visitors can observe the deer as they roam through a natural setting.
The park was established in the mid-20th century as Lyon expanded outward. It was built on former agricultural land and gradually developed into a public recreational space.
The park is home to a herd of European fallow deer that visitors can watch up close. This tradition of deer parks has roots in medieval French estates, where nobility kept such animals for hunting and display.
The park is open around the clock year-round, with well-marked pathways that make it easy to navigate and see the animals at any time of day. The layout offers good sightlines to the enclosures from most parts of the grounds.
The park remains accessible for evening and night visits, allowing visitors to observe the deer's behavior under different lighting conditions. This around-the-clock access is uncommon for urban wildlife parks and offers a different perspective on animal activity.
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