Zèbre de Grévy

The Grévy zebra is a large zebra species living at the Paris Zoological Park, distinguished by dense thin black stripes covering its white coat. The animals have rounded ears and reach approximately 160 centimeters in height at the shoulder.

This zebra species was named after French President Jules Grévy, who received the first documented specimen as a diplomatic gift from Ethiopia in 1882. The discovery brought attention to a species that had previously remained largely unknown to the European scientific world.

At the Paris Zoological Park, visitors can observe how these zebras interact and live together as a herd. Their behavior reveals how the animals establish bonds and navigate their social world.

The zebras can be viewed during regular park hours, with feeding times twice daily offering chances to watch their behavior. The habitat is designed to allow visitors to observe the animals from different vantage points.

The female Qwara leads the current group at the Paris zoo, with Monty, Spoutnik, and Serdtse forming a stable social bond together. Their names reflect the international origins of these animals and demonstrate how zoos work globally on breeding programs.

Location: Paris 12e Arrondissement

Location: Paris

GPS coordinates: 48.83169,2.41837

Latest update: December 15, 2025 13:20