Reptiles and Amphibians Laboratory, Zoo and laboratory in Paris, France
The Reptiles and Amphibians Laboratory is a zoo and research center in Paris that houses living reptiles and amphibians from around the world. The space is organized around glass tanks and terrariums displaying frogs, snakes, lizards, and newts.
The laboratory was originally founded as a scientific research facility and has long been part of a larger natural history museum in Paris. Over time it opened to the public, combining research with education.
The laboratory sits within a larger museum complex in Paris and pairs well with a visit to the surrounding grounds. It is worth checking the opening hours before going, as they can vary by season.
Although it carries the name laboratory, this place functions at the same time as a public zoo, which is unusual for a research facility. Visitors can observe animals that are actively part of ongoing scientific studies.
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