Parc Animalier Charles-Édouard Beltremieux, Historic zoo in La Rochelle, France.
Parc Animalier Charles-Édouard Beltremieux is a zoo spanning roughly 4 hectares with water features, landscaped grounds, and enclosures for about 360 animals. The collection includes waterfowl, peacocks, and regional farm species.
Animal activities began here in 1890 with ducks and swans, and the site gained official zoo status in 1950. The facility was named after Charles-Édouard Beltremieux in 2011, marking a formal recognition of its role.
The zoo displays regional breeds like Poitou donkeys and Poiteviner goats in settings that reflect their natural origins. Visitors can observe how these animals are integrated into spaces designed to match their heritage.
This zoo sits near Charruyer Park and offers free entry to all visitors. Opening hours shift with the seasons: it closes at 8:45 PM from April through September, and at 7:30 PM from October through March.
The zoo has maintained free public access for over a century, allowing locals and visitors to return anytime. This open-door approach means you can catch both migratory birds stopping through and year-round resident animals.
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