Discover the story of a passionate team serving 2,000 animals.
Discover the story of a passionate team serving 2,000 animals
Arrival of new species: Siberian Tiger, African Wild Dogs, Chilean Flamingos.
The number of visitors exceeds 200,000; this record ranks Amnéville Zoo among the 10 most visited zoological parks in France.
To celebrate the 10th anniversary and the park’s success, the zoo welcomes its first large mammal: the hippopotamus.
Opening of a 900 m² tropical vivarium with around 30 terrariums for reptiles from around the world. Few changes have been made since its opening.
Opening of a 1300 m² area divided into two enclosures for polar bears. The main enclosure includes a waterfall as well as a 20x6m pool.
The same year, the first parrot show takes place.
In the early 2000s, the Amnéville Zoo launched the African area with the arrival of elephants and supported the “Help Congo” program for the protection of chimpanzees.
In 2001, the African plain expanded to accommodate giraffes, zebras, Lechwe kob, crowned cranes, ostriches, and antelopes.
In 2003, the area grew again with the arrival of the white rhinoceros, while the park began to support the association “Kalaweit”, dedicated to preserving biodiversity in Indonesia.
The North American area, called the American Forest, opens its doors to the public. The park then welcomes arctic wolves, bisons, lynxes, Canadian otters, raccoons, and North American porcupines.
The zoo also supports a marine mammal conservation program: “Vida Sylvestre Argentina”.
A 5,000 m² arena including a one-million-liter pool to present a sea lion show opens its doors. It hosts a mixed group composed of California and Patagonian sea lions. Additionally, a 2,500 m² space is set up to exhibit painted dogs, crested porcupines, bush pigs, and African parrots.
The orangutan jungle is finished. This 6,000 m² structure is divided into four indoor enclosures and two large outdoor enclosures housing orangutans, gibbons, and Asian small-clawed otters.
It is one of the largest facilities in Europe with spaces adapted to the needs of the species.
Blending a childhood dream for Michel LOUIS and a passion for animals for Jean-Marc VICHARD, the Amnéville Zoological Park opened its doors on June 28, 1986 with 200 animals.
Currently, the zoo covers 18 hectares and is home to around 2,000 animals from five continents.
It represents one of the greatest biodiversities in France, with an average of 300 species throughout the park.
Each year, between 100 and 160 employees are hired to help ensure the well-being of the animals. They are also the ones who prepare your visit and welcome you in the best possible conditions.
An average of 400,000 visitors are expected every year, curious to discover each of our species!
From management to keepers and the maintenance team, all kinds of professions are represented: the Zoo is a designer, architect, earthwork specialist, mason, roofer, welder, locksmith, plumber, electrician, decorator, landscaper, veterinarian, ethologist, cook, graphic designer, sales representative, accountant, filmmaker, press attaché, educator, etc…
As an example, the gigantic “Orang-Utan’ Jungle” installation was built entirely by the zoo’s technical team, from the foundations to the building’s roof.
