Parc animalier de Merlet, Mountain wildlife park in Les Houches, France
The park spans across an elevation of 1,500 meters in the Chamonix valley, presenting numerous species including ibex, chamois, llamas, and marmots.
Founded in 1968, the Parc Animalier de Merlet has developed from a local attraction into a major wildlife observation center with over 70,000 annual visitors.
The park maintains educational programs focused on mountain wildlife conservation, offering smartphone-guided tours and seasonal demonstrations about alpine fauna.
Visitors need advance reservations to enter, with operating hours from May through September, and different schedules for peak summer months versus shoulder seasons.
Animals roam freely within designated areas, allowing visitors to watch their natural behaviors while walking through forests and mountain meadows.
Location: Les Houches
Inception: 1968
Accessibility: Wheelchair limited access
Industry: gestion des jardins botaniques et zoologiques et des réserves naturelles
Operator: Famille Cachat
Address: 2495 chemin de Merlet 74310
Opening Hours: May-June,September Tuesday-Sunday 10:00-18:00; July-August Monday-Sunday 09:30-19:30; October-April off
Website: http://parcdemerlet.com
GPS coordinates: 45.90746,6.81815
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:48
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