Zoo de Guyane, Tropical wildlife park in Macouria, French Guiana
Zoo de Guyane sits within 2 hectares of protected rainforest in Macouria and holds around 450 animals from 75 South American species. The grounds feature multiple enclosures and viewing areas where you can watch jaguars, monkeys, birds, and other forest dwellers in spaces designed to reflect their natural habitats.
It started in 1983 as a hummingbird breeding facility called Fauna Flora Amazonica before becoming a full zoological park in 1985. This shift made it a major center for wildlife care and education in the region.
The aviary built in 2014 is named after Eugène Bellony, the naturalist who opened the first animal park in what is now French Guiana in the 1930s; its first inhabitants were 40 rainbow lorikeets. A commemorative plaque in his honour is displayed in the zoo's tropical greenhouse. The zoo also runs a care and rescue centre for local wildlife, releasing animals whenever possible.
Wear comfortable shoes and bring insect repellent since the grounds sit within natural rainforest conditions. Visiting early in the day works best when animals are more active and temperatures stay cooler.
The zoo's aviary, built in 2014, is named after naturalist Eugène Bellony, who opened the first animal park in what is now French Guiana in the 1930s. Its first inhabitants were 40 rainbow lorikeets. A commemorative plaque honouring Bellony is displayed in the tropical greenhouse.
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