The zoo of Lunaret
Named after its previous owner Henri of Lunaret it was given to Montpellier after his death. Before its conversion into a zoo it was an immense parc which spread on over 80 ha on Montpellier hills.

Free acces is provided so tourists and locals can admire the splendid animals ( 570 of them belonging to 145 species) kept in semi liberty as well as a wide range of mediterraneen plants, garrigue and the forest.

A 9km long ecological track leads you to discover the regions vegetation. The zoo is also home to a farm which is especially created to educate children and show them how a farm works and what are the basic needs of animals.

Last but not least because its situated on Montpellier's hights it offers a splendid view on the vignobles and neighbouring villages.

Photos zoo of Lunaret

Small chronology

Photos Montpellier

- 1910: Henri de Lunaret bequeaths the pine forest of the domain of Lavalette to the City of Montpellier. - 1964: The pine forest is fitted out in zoo. Infos : 50 avenue Agropolis 34090 Montpellier By car follow from the center direction "Faculties Hospitals" up to the university Paul Valéry Faculty of letters, by-pass it on the right and follow the direction of the park of Lunaret. Phone : 04 99 61 45 50 Open from 9h AM to 6PM everydays except monday morning. Rate : free

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