Lille Zoo
Parc zoologique de Lille
A small urban zoo in the Bois de Boulogne beside the citadel, with low admission and easy to combine with a family outing.
Lille Zoo sits in the Bois de Boulogne beside the citadel. It is small in scale, housing around 70 species including rhinos, zebras, gibbons, lemurs and red pandas, with a focus on tropical species and conservation programmes. Admission is only about €4, and it pairs well with a stroll around the citadel grounds and a children's play area for a family half-day. Opening hours are shorter in winter. It is about a 20-minute walk from the Old Town, or you can take a city bus.
Opening hours
About 09:00–18:00 (shorter in winter); check official website
Nearby sights
- Citadel of Lille & Bois de Boulogne
- Wazemmes Market
- Charles de Gaulle Birthplace
- Maison Méert
- Lille Cathedral (Notre-Dame-de-la-Treille)
- Palais Rihour & Place Rihour
- Vieux-Lille
- Grand Place (Place du Général-de-Gaulle)