Jardin zoologique de Marseille

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Jardin zoologique de Marseille, Historical zoo at Palais Longchamp, Marseille, France

The park extended across 5 hectares, separated into two sections connected by a bridge spanning over Boulevard Cassini.

Opening in 1854, the Jardin Zoologique de Marseille became the first provincial city in France to establish a zoological garden.

The zoo structures reflected the architectural styles of each animal's native region, including specialized buildings for giraffes and elephants.

The facility housed 105 mammals and over 2,200 birds during its peak period, with monkeys representing 30 different species.

After animal deaths, the specimens enriched the neighboring Natural History Museum's collection through preservation techniques.

Location: Marseille

GPS coordinates: 43.30510,5.39642

Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:44

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