Jardin zoologique de la ville de Lyon, Municipal zoo in Parc de la Tête d'Or, Lyon, France.
Jardin zoologique de la ville de Lyon is a zoo within Parc de la Tête d'Or housing more than 300 animals from around 66 species in naturalistic habitats. The facility spreads across a large area with different enclosures and sections designed for various animal groups.
The zoo was founded in 1858 by Prefect Claude-Marius Vaïsse and began as an educational space with farm animals. Over time it evolved into a facility focused on colonial animal species.
The zoo serves as a place where visitors observe animals living in habitats designed to reflect their natural environments and behaviors. This setup helps people understand the connection between species and their original homes.
Visitors should know the zoo is free to enter and open daily with hours that change by season. It has two entrances, with the south gate serving as the main entry point and a helpful reference for orientation.
The zoo has run a dedicated center since 2006 for collecting and caring for Florida turtles, which are invasive species. This effort also protects the local wildlife of the region.
Location: 6th arrondissement of Lyon
Inception: 1858
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
Opening Hours: November-March 09:00-17:00; April,October 09:00-18:00; May-September 09:00-18:30
Website: http://zoo.lyon.fr/zoo/sections/fr
GPS coordinates: 45.77740,4.85543
Latest update: December 9, 2025 18:43
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