News of the Parc
Naissances, nouveautés, nouveaux venus, bons plans, astuces, journées à thèmes... Découvrez toutes les actualités du parc Le PAL.
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A new journey
After years of unforgettable memories, it is time for us to say goodbye to our iconic monorail, “The Journey Above the World”. -
A new beginning for Jako
As part of the European Endangered Species Programme (EEP), we are delighted to announce the transfer of our white-collared lemur (Eulemur cinereiceps) Jako, from our park to... -
New adventures for Taru
In 2012, we were lucky enough to welcome Taru, a magnificent Sumatran tiger, one of the most endangered subspecies in the world. As a reminder, there are less than 400... -
Goodbye Tom
Since he was very young, to prepare him for his departure to another park, his caregivers have spoken to him in English, since it is a “universal” language. -
New predators
From April 13, 2024, you will be able to meet our couple of clouded leopards: Sao, a 10-year-old male and Earth, a 15-year-old female... -
Special Christmas offer for the Le PAL Academy!
Offer a unique experience to your child! The Le PAL Academy is opening an additional slot for the year 2024! Take advantage of it, the offer is valid until December 18! -
Corporate challenge The PAL Run 2024
Do you want to strengthen the links between your teams by offering them an unusual activity? Get your employees to take part in the Le PAL Run 2024 race! -
5th edition The PAL Run
For the 5th year, the PAL Run gives running enthusiasts the opportunity to hit the paths of the park! -
Offer the magic of PAL at Christmas!
Christmas is approaching and you are running out of gift ideas for your loved ones? No worries ! Palou has found several ideas for your Christmas gifts! -
Thank you for this year #PALpitante
The #2023 season is coming to an end and with the #50ansLePAL... Because the year was memorable for young and old, we have put together a short summary of this unique season for you -
We present to you Samba and Rio!
To our delight, two Patagonian sea lion babies were born last month! Great news for the conservation of this incredible specie -
Transfer of meerkats as part of the EEP
As part of the European Breeding Program (EEP), 3 PAL meerkats were transferred to the Bourbansais Zoological Park to ensure the preservation of the species. -
Le PAL Summer Camps: new thematic camp!
This year for the first time take your children on a thematic camp. Available from August 7 to 11, for 5 days they discover PAL professions! -
Are you unbeatable on Le PAL?
On the occasion of the #50ansLePAL, Paline wanted to test our newsletter subscribers' knowledge of the fleet... So what? Did you have the right answers? -
The PAL Run 2023: a unique experience in a sumptuous setting
A look back at the 4th edition of the PAL Run, the solidarity race organized by the Allier Athletics Committee in the heart of the PAL amusement park, which brought together more than 750 runners. -
Mushrooms: the brand new Interactive Dark Ride
After several months of collaboration with the best professionals in the sector, our 2023 novelty is finally ready! Take part in this "funny chilling" adventure! -
A useful trip to help African penguins
A few months ago, our Otariland manager went to South Africa to meet SANCCOB to discuss and learn more about African Penguin conservation. -
SANCCOB Cape Town: exploring the center
Anne-Sophie SIMONET went to meet the SANCCOB Cap Town teams to learn more about their organization and conservation actions for the African penguin. -
A birth among our tigers!
On December 26, 2022 around 6 p.m., our Sumatran Tiger couple gave birth to a tigon of about 1 kg! -
4th edition The PAL Run
For the 4th year, the PAL Run gives running enthusiasts the opportunity to walk the paths of the park! -
The PAL celebrates its 50th anniversary!
On the occasion of our 50th anniversary, novelties, games and surprises punctuate the 2023 season... All that's missing is you to get the party in full swing! -
Go in search of Palou and receive a surprise!
This year Palou is in a playful mood... He has decided to go hide and seek with you. Will you win the game? -
The thrilling Christmas market
Like Palou, you haven't had time to find all your gifts yet? Thanks to our Christmas market, make your loved ones happy! -
Croft and Coulpa: the two new PAL residents
Two young Maras arrived in the park on November 11. Coming from the ZOA park, they participate in the conservation of their species. -
The Blue Farm
A place of welcome for all those who wish to devote their professional sense and their energy to common projects. -
Vos plus beaux coloriages et vos meilleurs souvenirs
Many of you have sent us your colorings and your best memories. Here are our favorites. -
New for Children!
In the company of an animator, you and your friends will discover the zoo's cuisine, prepare a meal for the giraffes and bears and give them, then you will visit the giraffes' wings. -
Conservation mission for Amana
Amana, our little dog from the bushes, was finally able to be transferred for May 25, 2022 to the Criadouro OnçaPintada park in Brazil. -
Discover the top 10 features of the Le PAL application
Our application will no longer hold any secrets for you! -
Two baby seals enlarge the family
On July 5 and 7, two new babies were born at the PAL! Born just three days apart, the whole family is swimming in happiness -
The EEP: for the conservation of Grévy's zebras in Europe
Banania, a Grévy zebra that stayed at PAL, was sent to the Netherlands as part of the European Breeding Program (EEP). -
Let's discover together the attractions for the whole family
Come share a day at PAL with your family. Laughter and memories will be there on our attractions! -
The Comptoir de l'Ours undergone a facelift !
This year, we have decided to expand our shop and undergone a facelift for a multitude of new products. Also, this Saturday, April 16 mark the opening of the new Comptoir de l’Ours! -
Ergonomics students in the park
At the beginning of February, 15 students in Master 1 Ergonomics from the University of Clermont-Ferrand were present at the park. These students are future ergonomists involved in professional environments. -
Bily, our long-awaited red panda!
Bily, is a young male born on June 19, 2021 at ZooParc de Overloon in Holland. He left Monday morning at the same time as his sister who went to another zoo in Holland. -
New animals for 2022
Each year the PAL welcomes new animals that are part of the conservation and/or breeding program. At the beginning of the year, about fifteen new animals will discover their new environment at the PAL. -
A third birth among our hippos
On November 29, 2021, Pablo was born, the third child of the couple Emile and Image nos hippopotamuses. -
Recycle your green waste for animals
Are you planning to prune the trees or hedges in your garden? Do you want to do a useful and ecological good deed for the PAL animals? -
Our doctoral student wants to find answers
Discover in 6 news the work of doctoral student Annaëlle Surreault-Châble -
The context of Annaëlle Surreault-Châble's thesis
Discover in 6 news the work of doctoral student Annaëlle Surreault-Châble -
5 objectives of Annaëlle Surreault-Châble's thesis
Discover in 6 news the work of doctoral student Annaëlle Surreault-Châble -
A doctoral student at NaturePALpitante
Discover in 6 news the work of doctoral student Annaëlle Surreault-Châble -
The birth of a baby seal
A happy event occurred on Sunday June 27, 2021: a baby seal was born! -
Some freshness !
Are you looking for a place to spend time with family or friends without dying of heat? PAL is the solution. -
Choose the Smart Ticket !
Save time at the entrance to the park. Buy your Smart Ticket on our website at least 7 days in advance. -
Welcome to our newborns
Discover the pink notebook for this new season: a baby elephant, cubs and a baby meerkat were born this year! -
A solid and clean... partnership
@unpetitmousse, the new partnership of the Le PAL Nature Foundation! -
A new born among us!
A little baby elephant was born this weekend at PAL. -
The brand new African Savannah
The creation of a new 4 ha African savannah where roam in semi freedom, Rothschild giraffes, white rhinos, zebras, Cape elk, Nyala antelopes, ostriches, typical African birds ... -
Branches for our elephants
Do you live 20 minutes away from the PAL? Do you have any tree branches? We can come and collect them for our elephants! -
Discover the sanitary measures
The entire PAL team will once again be able to welcome you from Saturday 6 June, and this, of course, while respecting the application of directives and recommendations from the public authorities in the fight against Covid-19. -
2 new faces at PAL!
2 female 9-year-old ostriches arrived at PAL on Monday March 29th. They will soon join the new African savannah where 2 other female ostriches are already present. -
The PAL Savana RESERVE, a unique experience!
In 2021, PAL opens its brand new accommodation offer, Le PAL Savana RESERVE. A family hotel with 60 rooms divided into duo rooms and family suites that can accommodate up to 6 people. -
Many vacancies at PAL!
This year, 380 seasonal positions are to be filled. Recruitments have started! It's time to try your luck ... -
New for 2021: white rhinos
Three young male rhinos arrive at the park this year to join the new Savannah, accompanied by Rothschild giraffes, nyalas and Grévy's zebras. -
2 new features for 2021
Discover the 2 new features of PAL for 2021. A magnificent Savannah and a brand new accommodation overlooking a Savannah with Rothschild's Giraffes and White Rhinoceros. -
News from our Timbi
In April, you followed the adventures of our male Timbi who had the right to an osteopathy session. Today he is much better, we give you some news. -
Pierre and his little family at the park for a weekend
Pierre, @maviedepapagay came with his little family, her husband and three little daughters. You were able to follow their adventures throughout the weekend on his Instagram account. -
A family among otters
Four otters were born at PAL on July 15 and begin to move around in the enclosure. Come observe them! -
The vegetable garden of the Academy Le PAL
The academics have laid out the vegetable patch in the central kitchen. After having planted fruits and vegetables for our animals, the academicians took care of them all year round. -
Two more little heads
At the end of June, two new heads appeared in the seal basin. Our two females gave birth to a small seal each. You can already observe them swimming with their mother. -
The suspended educational activities
For the safety of our animals, our teams but also our visitors, educational activities are for the moment still suspended. -
Registrations are open for The PAL Academy
Registrations for the PAL Academy are open for the 2021 school year! Take the opportunity to register your child for an extraordinary extra-curricular activity. Quickly ! Places are expensive… Subtitle: Make your children aware of biodiversity -
A sea lion will soon point the tip of its nose
Our 13 year old sea lion Lana and our 5 year old male Hans are waiting for a happy event. -
The Season Pass is still on sale !
Personal pass giving unlimited access to the park throughout the 2020 season on opening days and times, the SEASON PASS is amortized from the 3rd visit. -
PAL is recruiting, come and try the experience!
This year, 350 seasonal positions are to be filled. Recruitment has started since January but there are still many vacancies! It's time to try your luck ... -
PAL launches its 2020 recruitment campaign!
See you on Wednesday January 15, 2020 for a job dating! -
Offer unlimited PAL!
Personal pass giving unlimited access to the park throughout the 2020 season on opening days and times, the SEASON PASS is amortized from the 3rd visit. -
Palou's gift ideas
Find all of Palou's Christmas gift ideas so you never run out of ideas again. -
Go to the heart of Africa for one night, without flying!
After a day at PAL, take a break in the heart of Africa for one night. Immersed in the middle of wild animals extend your stay in the park and live the unforgettable experience of a night in the savannah or near the big lakes! -
Become a pet trainer for a day? At PAL it's possible!
Have you always been a fan of wild animals or do you want to offer a loved one an extraordinary and original activity? Discover the activity “Healer for a Day at the PAL”, alone or in duo, and step into the shoes of a healer. -
So many new things in the Yukon Valley!
After a very good 2019 season and the arrival of 620,000 visitors, Le PAL wanted to respond to a strong demand from families for attractions for the little ones. -
Enjoy a little longer from PAL
From October 4 to November 3, the PAL Lodges are still open. Come and live the unique and unforgettable experience of a night in the heart of the savannah or in the middle of the great African lakes. -
Great contest for subscribers to the newsletter!
The PAL is launching a large draw for newsletter subscribers. 10 places are at stake! -
The 5 tips for a perfect day at PAL!
For maximum memories, here are 5 tips to make your day at PAL unforgettable! -
L'Académie Le PAL
The main objective of this discovery program is to awaken children to various subjects related to the environment and to make them ambassadors of Biodiversity to their family and friends. -
Nature at the PAL!
You don't have to travel far to see many species of birds, butterflies, reptiles and plants. Wildlife is very present in and around the PAL! -
Le PAL SAVANA RESERVE
It will offer immersive stays in the heart of the African savannah. This exceptional accommodation will offer 60 double family suites, each with a terrace overlooking the savannah and its animals. -
A warm welcome as Upali joins the elephant family
Upali, a 24-year-old 5.2-tonne elephant arrived at PAL with a very specific purpose, to breed. Indeed, Asian elephants are an endangered species and it is important to develop the genetic heritage present in zoos. -
The Twist, the Russian mountain that makes your head spin
This unique attraction in France takes you up to 22m in height and it is still the highest spinning coaster in Europe today! -
Mayala and Maleo, a new couple in our snow leopards
After a few years at PAL, Ascari and Maléo our two snow panthers have grown well. When they reached adulthood, the two brothers could no longer cohabit in the same territory. -
Yukon, as if you were there!
The theme of the Yukon Quad is that of a quad ride through splendid landscapes. 1km of route where we discover the main features of the landscape of northern Canadian spaces. -
The birds of prey promenade is undergoing a refurb!
For the 2019 season, The PAL has set up the raptor esplanade. There are 26 benches installed all over the esplanade, almost 500 seats (that's 200 more than last year) enough to allow as many people as possible to attend this wonderful spectacle! -
Le PAL is taking on an American flavor!
In 2019, an American-style Food Truck appears at PAL! These rolling installations are typical of Canada and America in general. -
The very first race inside the park!
Organized in partnership with Le PAL, FWI Organization allows you to discover Le PAL differently! Cross the PAL back and forth through the attractions and the animals in a 10km race including 7km in the park or for the bravest, a half-marathon (21.1km including 7km in the park). -
Yukon Valley, a park within the park
In 2019, you will be able to take advantage of our two spectacular novelties: on the attractions side, a dizzying experience with "Les Ailes du Yukon" where you will take place aboard your hang glider and become your own pilot by controlling the movement of your sail, and on the animals side , "La Forêt des Loups" which you will discover from the 250m long footbridge which overlooks it -
Be part of the adventure at Le PAL!
At PAL, new year means new season. In this beautiful month of January, we can't wait to be on April 13, 2019, to find you all! -
The New Year brings a new arrival!
Kinabalu was born at PAL on October 24, 2018 and was born on July 2, 2007 in Fuengirola, Spain. Now 11 years old (12 in 2 months), she weighed 87 kg when she arrived at a height at the withers of 75 cm. -
Take off for Canada's north-west
Located near the flagship attraction of the 2018 season, The Yukon Quad, Les Ailes du Yukon take place at the PAL, which will delight the whole family. -
A change of view for our north-western wolves
PAL has chosen to create a whole new space for Canadian wolves so that they can get even closer to the natural environment. That’s why they are moving! -
Book an amazing night at the LODGES du PAL
For maximum memories, let yourself be tempted by an unforgettable experience. Find yourself in an exceptional and original setting, in the heart of the African savannah or in the middle of the great lakes. -
Come and say hello to our new recruits
At the end of July, our Cape penguins laid eggs, so since then we've been on the lookout for the arrival of our new young recruits. -
Never run out of ideas again at Le PAL!
On Wednesdays September 5 and 12 and Saturdays September 8, 15, 22 and 29, The PAL offers you to organize an activity in the heart of animals, for your child and his friends. -
Timbi, King of le PAL!
Our Asian lions are a big family made up of 3 parents and 4 young! At the head of this tribe, we have Timbi the patriarch, with his 2 females, Likhita and Laranya. -
Another year for Ayleen, the cutest of all the seals!
Our little sea lion, 87 kg, is the penultimate of the troop. She is followed by Hans, with whom she is just under a year apart. -
A hippo who's in great shape!
Paulo, our baby hippopotamus has grown well since his birth at PAL on May 30, 2018. -
A special diet for a special occasion
With his 141kg and in great shape, our handsome fellow is the second male of the band, you can find the whole troop of sea lions during the show "The ballet of the sea lions" every opening day of the park at 4:15 pm. -
2 geladas born at Le PAL
A small gelada female was born on February 11, 2017 early in the morning, her name is Coumba. Her mother, Chupa 7, gave birth to this baby after 6 months of gestation. -
5 lion cubs born at Le PAL in 2016
What good news this year, our two lionesses gave birth to 5 lion cubs, to the delight of papa Timbi! -
New in 2017
Discover the 3 new features of the 2017 season ... enough to impress you during your visit to the PAL! -
Birth of a baby seal
PAL family expands with adorable baby seal -
2 bush dogs were born at Le PAL
Their mom is named Brumilda and their dad Jango. They have 3 big sisters born on March 9, 2015 at PAL (Mota, Nina and Nowak)