Montpellier Zoo (Lunaret)
Parc zoologique de Lunaret
A free 80-hectare forest zoo with an Amazon tropical greenhouse, ideal for a half-day outing with children.
The Lunaret Zoo covers about 80 hectares laid out among hills and oak woodland. It is home to roughly a hundred species, including rhinoceroses, giraffes, lions and cheetahs. Entry to the zoo grounds is free, but the Amazon greenhouse requires a separate ticket of about 7 euros. The paths are long and sloping, so wear comfortable walking shoes. From the city center, take Tram Line 1 to Saint-Éloi and transfer to a bus.
Opening hours
Approx. 10:00 am–6:30 pm (shorter in winter); some areas closed Mondays
Nearby sights
- Jardin des Plantes de Montpellier
- Montpellier Cathedral (Saint-Pierre)
- Faculty of Medicine of Montpellier
- Promenade du Peyrou
- Arc de Triomphe (Porte du Peyrou)
- Musée Fabre
- Aqueduc Saint-Clément
- L'Écusson (Old Town)