Jardin des plantes, Botanical garden in 5th arrondissement, France.
Jardin des Plantes is a botanical garden in Paris's 5th arrondissement featuring multiple greenhouse complexes, museum galleries, and themed garden sections. The grounds contain thousands of plant species organized by type and origin, along with a zoo, walkways, and outdoor display areas.
This space began around 1626 as a royal medicinal plant garden serving medical and pharmaceutical purposes. The French Revolution brought major changes, transforming it into a center for natural sciences and significantly expanding its role and collections.
This space has served as a center for spreading knowledge about plants and nature to ordinary Parisians for generations. Today, families and students walk through to learn about flora from around the world in a setting designed for both discovery and reflection.
The garden opens early each day and operates year-round with seasonal closing times that vary between winter and summer. Visitors should wear comfortable shoes and plan enough time to explore the different sections and outdoor areas at a leisurely pace.
The zoo section was one of Europe's earliest and emerged in the 1790s as a place for animal care and research. Today it focuses on protecting endangered species and allows visitors to watch animals in habitats designed to resemble natural settings.
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