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 facility honors Eugène Bellony, a pioneering animal keeper whose early efforts shaped how the region approaches wildlife protection. Visitors can sense how deeply the place is rooted in local conservation efforts and community connection to the rainforest.
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.
An elevated walkway system carries visitors about 20 meters into the forest canopy for a rare viewpoint matching where animals naturally live and move. This perspective lets you watch canopy birds and tree-dwelling creatures up close in a way ground-level viewing cannot provide.
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