Zoological Reserve of Calviac
Conservatory of threatened species
Zoological Reserve of Calviac
The zoological reserve of Calviac is a non-profit institution that has a Endangered Species Conservation Mission. The preservation activities take place in Calviac by European breeding programmes but also by action programmes in the natural environment. (Expeditions, ecological studies or scientific investigations in any part of the world).
The percentage of Threatened species (50%) or species in breeding programs (72%) is one of the highest in the world in a zoological park.
The reserve is located on a hillside entirely wooded, you can observe near 200 animals originating in 4 geographical areas (Europe, Madagascar, South America, Oceania).
You can Enter the paddock Of some animals such as lemurs, wallabies and some birds. The 1.5 km course is littered with educational activities. Count about 1h30 for the visit.
The whole site is managed in an ecological way (water recycling, dry toilets....)
Each entry contributes to the funding of backup programs Which are presented to you throughout the course, at the end of your visit, you will be able to vote for the one that holds you most at heart.
You can also attend the meals of the animals, it will be an opportunity to exchange with the healers.
ANIMAL MEAL
Current Schedules
10.30 am: Meeting with lemurs
11:00: Meal of the tapirs
11:30: Snacks of wolves
14h00: Meeting with the Lemurs
2.30 pm: Snacks for Gluttons
15:00: tapirs Lunch
3:30 pm: four-hour tamarind
16:00: Tasting of wolves
17:00: Imprint Workshop
– Nocturnes every Monday from 17 July to 21 August inclusive.
Want to get more involved?
You can donate to the zoological Reserve of Calviac, a non-profit organization.
You can also become a sponsor of an animal, volunteer or trainee within the reserve
Tariff details
Visitors
Adults €11
Students and Teenagers * €9
Children (from 3 to 12 years inclusive) €7
Children under 3 years free
Eco-Visitors (Visitors to the reserve by bicycle or by public transport
(on presentation of proof)
Adults €10
Students and Teenagers * €8
Children (from 3 to 12 years inclusive) €6
Children under 3 years free
Annual subscription
Adults €27
Students and Teenagers * €22
Children (from 3 to 12 years inclusive) €17
Children under 3 years free
* On presentation of the student card
Dates and Times
The Calviac Reserve is open to the following schedules:
(Last admission: 1h30 before closing)
Every day
February 10-March: 1.30 pm-6pm
April-May-June: 10am-7pm
July-August: 9.30 am-8pm
September: 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
From 1 October to 11 November: from 1.30 pm to 6pm
From 12/11/2017 to 09/02/2018
Weekends only from 1.30 pm to 5:00 pm except
Christmas holidays: daily from 1.30 pm to 5pm
COME TO EASTER 2023 at the RESERVE of Calviac!
Come celebrate Easter at the Reserve
Sunday 16 and Monday 17 April, from 10am to 7pm
On the occasion of the Easter egg hunt, try your luck and win one of our prizes: stuffed animals, free tickets, chocolates etc.
No extra charge, no reservation necessary.