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Births, new arrivals, newcomers, tips, tricks, theme days... Discover all the news from Le PAL park.
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Throwback to the special herbivore day
On June 19 at the PAL took place our new Theme Day. For the occasion, all eyes were on... our herbivores! -
Africa as if you were there
The Foundation is proud to present its theme day dedicated to African animals. -
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 2022 Nocturnes Evening
A look back at a superb evening which enabled the Le PAL Nature Foundation to raise awareness and work for the conservation of nocturnal animals. -
Back to the Theme Day: Penguins
On Saturday 28 May, at the PAL, with the participation of the PAL Nature Foundation and the SANCCOB association, the Penguin Theme Day took place. -
Sahofika : work for a new camp
The HELPSIMUS association is building a new camp between those of Ifanadiana and Tsaratanana, but the work promises to be more complicated than expected.... -
At the PAL, learn more about herbivores
With the Le PAL Nature Foundation's theme day, enjoy a thrilling day to meet our herbivores! -
Come and observe our nocturnal animals for an evening!
The Foundation invites you to discover the theme evening: nocturnal animals. In the company of committed associations, find out more about saving these species. -
Renovation of the Bumbusi South pond for elephants
In the Hwange National Park in Zimbabwe, the dry season has dried up the Bumbusi ponds installed by the association Le Pic Vert. -
The Penguins launch the 2022 season !
To start this 2022 season, the Foundation invites you to discover its Penguins themed day. The opportunity to discover more about conservation. -
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. -
School canteens thanks to Helpsimus!
The 5 school canteens benefit 662 children and their 22 teachers. It took 5 years for each school in the program to have its own school canteen. -
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? -
More than € 74,000 raised during the 2021 Foundation day
Record donations for the 10th edition of the Le PAL Nature Foundation with € 74,000 raised and 4,552 visitors! -
€7,665.41 raised by the Le PAL Nature Foundation in 2021!
€7,665.41 in donations were collected by the Le PAL Nature Foundation following the 7 themed days organized in the park from July to September 2021 -
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! -
How are the giant armadillos in South America?
The giant armadillos are threatened with extinction. What are they doing in South America? We tell you ... -
40 candles for Snow Leopard Trust!
Snow Leopard Trust has had a positive impact on the protection of snow leopards for 40 years. Discover their story! -
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. -
Solutions to protect giant armadillos
To save the giant armadillos in South America, solutions have been put in place by The Giant Armadillo Conservation Program. -
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! -
Ali's return!
Find out more about the Chimpanzee Conservation Center! -
News from PASA
Largest rescue in history with 25 monkeys confiscated in Zimbabwe -
Save The Rhino fights against poaching
The rhinos in danger! Fortunately, the forest guards limit poaching -
PASA, to the rescue of chimpanzees in West Africa
PASA is an association fighting against illegal activities on wildlife in Africa. Today it is a question of fighting against the illegal trade of chimpanzees which are seriously threatened. -
New for the Network of Wildlife Care Centers
The Network of Wildlife Care Centers has three ongoing projects! -
La Musette du Littoral
The CPIE Loire Océane has just finalized its Musettes du Littoral! But what is it and what are they used for? -
Release him from otters!
The IOSF released 3 otters this fall and it was a success! -
Award-winning polymorph
Polymorph that the PAL NATURE Foundation supports received a prize for these works! -
Books for children
An ingenious method to educate and raise awareness among new generations -
A new born among us!
A little baby elephant was born this weekend at PAL. -
Lynx's Word
The PAL NATURE Foundation supports the FERUS Association's "Parole de Lynx" project which will take place in July and August of this year 2021. -
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! -
L'Atelier de Madame Maude
Maude LEPLAY-ORIOT, a former PAL employee who worked for the Le PAL Nature Foundation for years, has recently developed a new activity. -
The caps of the Awely association
Created in 2005, this French NGO works for the conservation of endangered species by putting Man at the center of its actions. Three types of programs have been created: Red Caps, Green Caps and Blue Caps. -
NEOCOMBINE is back ...
For the second year, the Le PAL Nature Foundation called on a French and responsible company! -
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. -
World Wildlife Day 2021
The PAL and the PAL NATURE FOUNDATION sign the commitment of the #unispourlabiodiversité coalition -
Spirit Sport & Well-being magazine
Passionate, very complicit and complementary, Aude and Julie like to share their knowledge and experiences by highlighting tourism, good living, etc ... -
Liiju
Created in 2020, Liiju is a new local clothing brand (71), ethical and responsible. -
The PAL Run
Organized by ACGF Running, The Pal Run is more than a simple race, a real adventure. The first edition took place on April 14, 2019 then the second, on October 4, 2020. -
Honey from the Charolais region
Since April 2020, the Miellerie du Pays Charolais (Chevagnes) has installed, in collaboration with the Le PAL Academy and the Le PAL Nature Foundation, 20 hives to produce honey and help maintain populations of pollinating insects. ! -
Cinema Nature Meetings
The Cistudes & Compagnie association was created in 1989 on the initiative of a group of residents to organize the Rencontres Cinéma-Nature festival. -
AFDPZ - Conservation Commission
The French Association of Zoological Parks (AFDPZ) is an association founded in 1969, bringing together professionals from the French zoological world. The French Association of Zoological Parks (AFDPZ) is an association founded in 1969, bringing together professionals from the French zoological world. -
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. -
Foundation Day of October 25, 2020!
Sunday October 25, Le PAL opened the doors of the animal park from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on the occasion of the Le PAL Nature Foundation Day -
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. -
The Foundation is committed to the fires in Brazil
The PAL NATURE FOUNDATION supports the Pantanal region by providing it with assistance of 5,000 €. -
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. -
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. -
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 ... -
The Foundation is committed to fires in Australia
The PAL NATURE FOUNDATION supports the Association of Australian Zoos and Aquariums with aid of € 10,000. -
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. -
Give Le PAL for Christmas!
Choose a date and benefit from a special rate or offer entry to the park + priority access to 6 attractions -
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. -
Foundation Day on October 13, 2019!
As every year at PAL since 2012, PAL opens the doors of the animal park from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on the occasion of the Le PAL Nature Foundation Day -
Vultures in the spotlight at PAL!
Sunday September 8, 2019, a special day Vultures at the PAL! Organized by The PAL Nature Foundation, come and learn more about these majestic birds! -
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! -
Special day penguins, the arms fall to me!
Come and attend many events, Saturday May 25, 2019 at the PAL! Several activities are organized for the occasion. -
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! -
Discover Le PAL in a whole new way with the Foundation Day
A day specially dedicated to the conservation of endangered species. For the occasion, only the animal park is open, the attractions are closed, so that young and old can take advantage of the many activities organized exceptionally for this day! -
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.