Set in a series of old quarries, the zoo offers an amazing amount of room for its animals together with excellent opportunities for visitors to observe them. The suggested well signposted tour ensures that visitors see as much as possible. There are guide leaflets in English. Watching rhinos being hand fed, wandering through the magnificent aviaries, seeing monkeys swinging through the trees, listening to the roar of the lion and enjoying many more wonderful experiences too numerous to mention all made for a very enjoyable day. All animals appeared to be in peak condition. Apart from buying an ice-cream, we did not use any of the catering facilities.
Who knew a small area could hold so much! The animals and enclosures were great. I'm not find of birds but the free flying enclosures were incredible. I've never seen a snow leopard and the two at Doue were stunning. A great day had by all
This isn't your normal zoo: set into a disused quarry, it uses the natural topography to retain the animals so you often have clear sight of them without cages or fences. The best bit for us was the large aviaries which contain vultures, parrots / macaws, flamingos, and many other birds.The only slight let-down was the restaurant - it had a great view of the giraffes, but even at 12noon it was already packed and we left after 20 minutes and no sign of service appearing. The snack bar was much faster and did a very good steak hache. Still, a very good day out, and with a better (bigger/faster) restaurant this would rate 5 stars.
Fabulous visit especially the new Okapi enclosure, couldn't fault it so no dislikes. The bird exhibit was stunning with every specie of bird free flying it was wonderful.
We took our 13 month old grandaughter for a visit and I have to say we enjoyed it thoroughly. There is a vast selection of animals and the zoos main priority really does appear to be conservation and the welfare of their animals. The animals all appeared to be well cared for and the zoo really has tried to create natural surrounding dings for them. Walking into the aviary was like something out of Jurassic Park with so many species in there flying around in flocks. The scarey bit for me was the big vulture type birds in a separate section, they are massive and just sit on the path, have never been inches away from something like that, totally amazing. Plenty of viewing points at each enclosure. Plenty to keep both adults and children amazed. If you have a push chair there is an outside lift up to the higher level as the site is split on 2 levels. It has a very simple way of making sure you see everything which is keep turning right, you also get given a free English visitor guide. It was extremely hot on our visit and thankfully the majority of the zoo is in shaded areas, the only part not is Rhino Valley and I have to say it was a massive re reCreated area like nothing we have seen before. Plenty of facilities for food and rest areas. Well worth the visit and would definitely go back.
As many reviews says one of the most pleasant zoos certainly that I have ever come across. Super setting, loads of space and excellent cross section of major species. Very un zoo like rather more safari! Animals in super condition little evidence of stress anyway. Memorable day and very good value. Catering also excellent. Overall a must whilst in this superb area
We lived in San Diego for a period so we know what a great zoo is. We honestly had mild expectations for our visit here, but we were thoroughly surprised with how great it was! We loved the scavenger show, the variety of animals and how close you could view them while maintaining decent enclosures for the animals. Our whole family loved our day here.
With or without children - brilliant. Lovers of birds or animals - fantastic! What a place! The animals looked happy, their enclosures were large and clean and no animal was alone. They all had company. For me it was the bird aviaries that made the visit for me. They were huge. As you walk around in them the birds are flying free. After climbing one small artificial mountain I came face to face with a male Condor - woo! And on the way down a Turkey Vulture! If you are planning a visit to the Loire Valley - please go! I think we paid 16 or 17 euros entry - worth every centime. Sorry no dogs allowed but there is sheltered parking in the car park.
We highly recommend this zoo. It is massive, with a large variety of animals and birds. You get to walk through the bird enclosures and get close up to them. Even the vultures. At first we thought it as a bit expensive but by the time we had spent over 7hours walking through (and only seeing everything once) we ended up thinking it was fantastic value for money.Not once did any of our four children (aged 15, 12, 9 & 7 years) complain they were bored. I would love to go back again one day.
It is only a short car ride from Angers and it's a great zoo. Fun walking the trails and the exhibits are interesting. Right at the start you can see giraffes only a couple meters away. Aviaries are interesting especially with the upper walkways.