Palmyre Zoo: a wild adventure to discover
Just minutes from the beaches of the Côte Sauvage, La Palmyre Zoo immerses you in the heart of the animal world. Spanning 18 hectares between forest and ocean, this must-see park is one of the most visited in France, with more than 1,600 animals and 110 species from all over the world.
Book your room at the Domaine des Chais in Thénac for a true wild adventure at La Palmyre Zoo!
During your visit, you'll encounter iconic species such as Asian elephants, white rhinos, lions, and giraffes, the park's stars.
Primate lovers will be delighted with some thirty species, including impressive gorillas and orangutans.
For a tropical atmosphere, flamingos, zebras, Nile crocodiles, and giant tortoises await you at every turn.
Don't miss the park's major new feature for 2025: a completely redesigned space to accommodate a pair of Amur tigers.
This vast, planted enclosure, featuring a 240 m³ pool, provides a natural setting that showcases the power and elegance of these endangered felines.
Designed to promote their well-being, this new habitat allows you to observe them up close in exceptional conditions.
Allow approximately four hours to fully enjoy your visit to La Palmyre Zoo.
Open year-round (including public holidays) from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. from April 1 to September 30 and from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. the rest of the year.
Adult admission: €22.
Child admission (ages 3 to 12): €17.
Free for children under 3.
The Domaine des Chais welcomes you in a relaxing setting, in the land of Cognac and Saintonge Romane, between river and ocean, in the peaceful village of Thénac!
Book your room at the Domaine des Chais in Thénac for a true wild adventure at La Palmyre Zoo!
La Palmyre Zoo: a tour of the animal world in a few hours
During your visit, you'll encounter iconic species such as Asian elephants, white rhinos, lions, and giraffes, the park's stars.
Primate lovers will be delighted with some thirty species, including impressive gorillas and orangutans.
For a tropical atmosphere, flamingos, zebras, Nile crocodiles, and giant tortoises await you at every turn.
Meet the Amur Tigers
Don't miss the park's major new feature for 2025: a completely redesigned space to accommodate a pair of Amur tigers.
This vast, planted enclosure, featuring a 240 m³ pool, provides a natural setting that showcases the power and elegance of these endangered felines.
Designed to promote their well-being, this new habitat allows you to observe them up close in exceptional conditions.
Allow approximately four hours to fully enjoy your visit to La Palmyre Zoo.
Practical Information
Open year-round (including public holidays) from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. from April 1 to September 30 and from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. the rest of the year.
Adult admission: €22.
Child admission (ages 3 to 12): €17.
Free for children under 3.
The Domaine des Chais welcomes you in a relaxing setting, in the land of Cognac and Saintonge Romane, between river and ocean, in the peaceful village of Thénac!
