Réserve africaine de Sigean

Réserve Africaine de Sigean is a safari park and wildlife reserve in Sigean, France, that spreads over hilly terrain between the Mediterranean coast and inland waters. The park divides into a driving loop and several walking paths that lead through sectors with herbivores, predators and bird species.

The park opened in 1974 as a refuge for threatened species, initially focusing on animals from African savannas and plains. Over the decades, management expanded the collection and added species from other regions to support breeding programs.

The facility presents animals from several continents in enclosures that mimic their native habitats, with savanna dwellers occupying large open areas. Visitors can watch big cats and bears in separate zones, while flamingos and pelicans gather at shallow water spots.

Visitors should allow around three to four hours to explore both the car route and the walking areas, with comfortable shoes recommended for walking on unpaved paths. The park sits in a windy area, so a jacket is advisable even on warm days.

In one of the enclosures, giraffes and rhinos live side by side, separated only by low barriers that allow the animals to see each other up close. A shallow lake within the park serves as a resting spot for thousands of migratory birds passing through in autumn and spring on their route between Europe and Africa.

Location: Sigean

Inception: 1974

Accessibility: Accessible en fauteuil roulant

Fee: Yes

Address: RD 6009 - Chemin Hameau du Lac

Opening Hours: Lundi-Dimanche 09:00-16:30

Phone: +33468482020

Website: http://reserveafricainesigean.fr

GPS coordinates: 43.06813,2.95356

Latest update: December 22, 2025 19:22