Parc zoologique et forestier Michel-Corbasson, Nature reserve and zoo in Nouméa, New Caledonia.
Parc zoologique et forestier Michel-Corbasson is a nature reserve and zoo located in Nouméa that occupies 34 hectares of land. The site houses roughly 700 animals representing about 130 species, all living within a protected forest setting.
Nouméa transferred the land in 1962 to create a dry forest reserve, and the zoo officially opened in 1972. The founding came from a desire to protect New Caledonia's unique natural heritage.
The park displays the kagu, New Caledonia's national bird, alongside many other species found nowhere else in the world. Visitors can see how locals connect with these animals through the site's focus on regional wildlife.
The park is open Tuesday through Sunday from 10:15 AM to 5:30 PM with marked paths throughout the grounds. Comfortable walking shoes are recommended since the terrain is hilly and involves substantial walking distances.
An educational farm was established in 2005 where visitors can interact with domestic animals in a hands-on setting. The site also runs breeding programs to reintroduce kagus into their natural forest habitat.
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