Paris Digest
Paris city guide since 1997
Thoiry Safari Park near Paris is one of the top attractions for kids around the city. Driving his own car, the visitor is immersed in an African reserve with wild animals. There is no coach tour from Paris to Thoiry Safari. Paris for kids.
You want to have fun in Paris. You are looking for an attraction for your children near Paris. Consider visiting Thoiry Safari Park, the only safari park near Paris.
One thousand animals live there a wild life in the park of the 1564 Thoiry Castle. Giraffes, elephants, lions, tigers, bears will amaze you and your children as you ride in your car through the park. You will even walk through an impressive glass tunnel surrounded by wild tigers looking at you from the top of the tunnel. The renovated Paris zoo prioritizes the decency of the life of the animals who don't show up often. Many visitors are therefore disappointed by the number of animals they see there. Thoiry combines the decency of the animal's life and the interest of the visitors.
The African Reserve, as it is called, can be visited in your car. From early March to mid-November, it is open everyday from 10 am to 5 or 6pm depending on the day and the season. Check calendar and opening times before you go.
From Paris, take the A13 freeway, then the A12 and the N12 towards Dreux. At Pontchartrain, take the D11 towards Thoiry. You can combine Thoiry with the visit of the Versailles Palace close by and stay overnight in Versailles.
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Entrance fees: Adults: 31 euros. Children: 24 euros
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