Parc zoologique de Montpellier, Zoo and botanical garden in Montpellier, France
The Parc zoologique de Montpellier is a zoo and botanical garden that combines animal enclosures with plant collections across landscaped grounds. The facility includes sections for animals from Africa, Asia, and other regions, alongside areas displaying native and exotic plants.
The park opened in 1964 as a basic animal facility and grew into a larger complex. Over time it expanded to include botanical collections and research programs alongside the zoo.
The park shows how animal and plant life connect and depend on each other across different regions. Visitors can see this relationship firsthand while walking through the grounds, understanding why protecting both matters.
The park is easy to navigate on foot with wide, flat paths suitable for strollers and wheelchairs. There are shaded areas and benches throughout, though comfortable shoes and water are recommended for hot days.
The park runs its own research programs where scientists study animal behavior and conservation work visible to visitors. This open approach to research shows how wildlife protection works in practice.
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