Muséum de Besançon, Natural history museum and zoological park in Citadelle, Besançon, France.
Description
The Muséum de Besançon is a natural history museum and zoological park spread across a large site within the Citadelle, featuring different sections such as an aquarium, insectarium, and zoo with numerous animals. The facility provides habitats for creatures and displays natural history objects across organized exhibition areas.
History
The institution was founded in the 1940s and later relocated to the Citadelle, where it has been housed since. This move established it as a major center for nature and animal life in the city.
Culture
The museum shows animals from different habitats and visitors can watch them during feeding times to see their natural behaviors. The gardens give a sense of nature's variety as it appears in this region.
Practical
The site is spread across several areas, so plan adequate time to explore everything. The different exhibition sections are accessible and there are opportunities to watch animals during their natural activities.
Did you know?
The museum breeds rare species such as crayfish and special fish types that are endangered across Europe. These breeding programs directly contribute to protecting these species in the wild.
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