Réserve américaine de Thoiry, Drive-through safari and restaurant in Autouillet, France.
The reserve covers 150 hectares of land where visitors can observe more than 1300 animals representing 150 species in natural environments.
The reserve opened in the 1960s as one of the first European facilities to implement the drive-through concept for observing animals in large spaces.
The facility combines zoological experiences with French heritage through its restored chateau and traditional gardens that visitors can explore after the safari.
Visitors access the reserve by car between 10:00 AM and 4:30 PM daily, with seasonal variations in closing times for different sections.
Lions, bears, and elephants roam in separate territories while guests drive their vehicles through designated paths to observe them without barriers.
Location: Thoiry
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
Address: 2 Rue du Pavillon de Montreuil, 78770 Thoiry, France
Opening Hours: Monday-Sunday 10:00-16:30 "suivant les saisons fermeture des jardins historiques, labyrinthe, et la réserve animalière 16:30, 17h, ou 18h"
Phone: +33134874926
Website: https://thoiry.net
GPS coordinates: 48.85638,1.79323
Latest update: March 12, 2025 20:38
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