The Jardin zoologique tropical is an animal and botanical park located in La Londe-les-Maures, southern Var. Open to visitors, it presents numerous species of exotic animals and plants over an area of more than 5 hectares.
Opening hours and prices
How much does it cost?
Here is an entrance fee. The rates that apply to everyone are
- 12 euros per person for adults and children over 12.
- 7 euros per person for children aged 2 to 12.
- Children under 2 years of age are free of charge.
If you wish to visit our animals frequently, you can take out a season ticket for one year. The price of a subscription card is :
- 21 euros per person for adults and children over 12 years old.
- 9 per person for children aged 2 to 12.
Tickets and passes are sold at the reception desk of the animal park.
We accept cash, credit cards and ANCV holiday vouchers.
Reduced rates are available for groups by reservation for schools, works councils and associations. To find out more and obtain a quote, contact us.
For safety and hygiene reasons, our establishment is not accessible to pets.
When is the zoo open ?
Open every day, from 10:00 until :
- 17:00 (November, December and January)
- 18:00 (February, March and October)
- 19:00 (April, May and September)
- 19:30 (June, July and August)
Last admission is one hour before the park closes.
Our establishment is closed on Christmas Day and on January 1st.
For safety reasons, our animal park may close for all or part of the day in case of rain or storm. If in doubt about the weather situation, please contact us.
Tropical Zoological Garden Map and Events
The Tropical Zoological Garden covers an area of 55,000 square metres.
The visitor pathway is 1,100 metres long.
This map shows the location of the animal enclosures as well as the main exotic gardens.
Every day, we invite you to join our animal keeper talks and feedings.
Morning sessions :
- 11:15 am – Lemurs
- 11:45 am – Meerkats
Afternoon sessions :
- 3:30 pm – Lemurs
- 3:50 pm – Domestic animals
- 4:15 pm – Meerkats
All areas of our establishment are non-smoking. Toilets, a picnic area and a playground are at your disposal.
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What is the best moment of the day for a visit?
Animals are visible outdoors all year round. However, they have the possibility of taking shelter and not being visible when the weather is not suitable.
In the summer, we advise you to come in the morning or late afternoon. When the temperature rises, the animals move into the shade.
In winter, you should come on a sunny day. Early afternoon is the best time to discover our park.
How long will the visit last?
The visit is free. If you follow the one kilometre long route and enjoy the animals and the gardens, you can expect to spend an hour and a half visiting the park. This can be a long or short visit depending on your interest.
In the afternoon, one or more activities are offered to help you see the animals. You will be given information on arrival.
Our animals
As a member of the AFdPZ, our establishment contributes to the preservation of endangered species through breeding. By visiting us, you are helping to support this effort.
Many species of tropical animals are bred in our establishment. Every year, new births are added to our pink book.
When you visit us, you will be able to admire unusual birds, such as hornbills. The Tropical Zoological Garden is known for its collection of papuan hornbills, ground hornbills, rhinoceros hornbills, etc. The shapes and bright colours of their beaks surprise everyone.
Other residents are a delight: squirrel monkeys, lemurs, meerkats, wallabies, colourful parrots, domestic animals and giant African tortoises.
Zookeeper experience
If you’re curious and want to find out what goes on behind the scenes at a zoo. Or if you’re planning to become a zoo animal keeper, the animal keeper experience is for you.
Accompanied by an animal keeper, you’ll meet our animals. You’ll help prepare their meals. And you’ll be able to enter certain enclosures, such as the wallabies and the domestic animals.
To find out more and book your immersion, click on the button below.
Our gardens
The exceptional climate of the Var allows the cultivation of many exotic plants outdoors. For the pleasure of the visitors and the comfort of the animals, a flora originating from the five continents is gathered: eucalyptus, mimosas, palms, cycas, yuccas, agaves, cacti and giant bamboos.
The plants are gathered in thematic gardens: Australian bush garden, desert rock gardens, palm grove and bamboo grove. This lively setting is a link with the natural habitats of the animals we keep. Because animals and plants are interdependent for their survival.
The gardens are attractive all year round. However, the maximum number of flowers can be enjoyed between February and October.
In recognition of its landscape qualities and the richness of its botanical collections, our establishment has been awarded the label Jardin remarquable by the DRAC.
Visitor Regulations
In accordance with health and safety regulations for zoological gardens, pets are not allowed inside the park.
To ensure the comfort and safety of all visitors, smoking is prohibited throughout the entire site.
For the well-being of our animals, please do not feed, scare, or disturb them.
For your own safety, do not touch the animals at any time.
Visitors must stay on the designated pathways and never cross safety barriers.
Please note that minors remain under the responsibility of their parents or accompanying adults.
Unaccompanied minors are not permitted to enter the park.
How to get there
Find Jardin Zoologique Tropical with this map gallery, showing our location in La Londe-les-Maures in the Var (Provence–French Riviera), near Hyères, Bormes-les-Mimosas and Le Lavandou, and the access roads leading directly to the zoo.
By car
If your vehicle is equipped with a GPS, let us guide you to the following address: 583, route de Saint-Honoré, 83250 La Londe-les-Maures
If you are self-guided, follow the D98 and exit at the roundabout in the east of La Londe-les-Maures. A Jardin Zoologique sign indicates the right exit.
A free private car park is waiting for you there. You can also park in a car park near the roundabout.
By bus
We are fortunate to be well served by public transport. To get to us, use the Toulon / Saint-Tropez line or the Toulon / Le Lavandou line.
There is a bus stop opposite the entrance to our animal park. The name of this stop is Jardin d’Oiseaux.
By bike
The Tropical Zoological Garden is located 150 metres from the cycle path linking La Londe-les-Maures to Bormes-les-Mimosas.
You can easily reach us by bike.
We are certified with the “Accueil Vélo” (Cyclists Welcome) label and have facilities for parking your bicycles.