Zoo d'Asson Family day out at a zoo near Pau

A FAMILY OUTING TO DISCOVER EXOTIC ANIMALS

Asson Zoo, located between Pau and Lourdes, is the ideal destination for a family outing or a children's day out. Visitors can observe rare and exotic animals : white tiger, snow leopard, red panda, pygmy hippopotamus, primates, multicolored birds, kangaroos, and dwarf otters.

Each habitat is designed with animal welfare in mind, offering a unique immersive experience that raises children's awareness of biodiversity and the conservation of endangered species.

An educational and immersive park for children

Asson Zoo, with its manageable size, offers children an easy and fun visit. The park is organized by continent: Asia, Africa, America, and Australia. This allows them to learn about animals from around the world while having fun.

The immersive spaces allow visitors to safely approach lemurs, kangaroos, birds, and squirrels, encouraging direct observation and discovery. Dinosaur dioramas complete the experience for a comprehensive educational journey.

Educational activities and conservation

Animal keepers share their knowledge and explain animal behavior.
The Défis Nature treasure hunt, unique in France, transforms the visit into a fun and educational moment for the whole family.
Each visitor contributes to the protection of exotic animals, reinforcing the role of Asson Zoo in the preservation of endangered species.

Immersive experiences for the whole family

Asson Zoo also offers many unique experiences:

• Nature Challenges : a life-size investigation in the park to learn while having fun.
• Keeper for a day : step into the shoes of an animal keeper and participate in the care of the animals.
• Animal Caretaker for an Evening : a premium experience to discover animal care at the end of the day.
• VIP visits : access to the backstage areas of the zoo accompanied by a zookeeper.
• Mini-keepers : educational internship for children aged 6 to 11.
• Jurassic Adventure : paleontology workshop and dinosaur digs for young and old.
• AnniverZoo : Zoo birthday packages for children.
• Evening visits : interactive guided tour of the zoo in the evening to discover the animals in a different way.

PRACTICAL INFORMATION

• Accessibility : Park suitable for families and people with reduced mobility
• Labels : Zoo of France, Educational Animal Park, Committed to the Conservation of Endangered Species