Zoological and Botanical Garden in Mulhouse
The Mulhouse Zoological and Botanical Park is one of the oldest zoos in France. Born in 1868, the Mulhouse Zoological and Botanical Park celebrated its 150th anniversary in 2018. When it was created, the horticulturist GEIGER Père was entrusted with the layout of the areas (earth movements, paths, fences) and the planting. Between 1873 and 1882, a botanical garden was created. From 1885, the tree and shrub species were labelled. In more than a century, it has grown, evolved, been abandoned and succeeded...
Today, the Mulhouse Zoological and Botanical Park has 1,200 animals in a garden that is home to over 3,000 plants. The Ministry of Culture and Communication has awarded the Zoological and Botanical Park the "Jardin remarquable" label.
Of the almost 170 animal species presented by the Zoological and Botanical Park, 90 are threatened with extinction in the wild. The Park is therefore involved in nearly 100 international breeding and conservation programmes. For nearly 30 years the park has been working in the wild to protect the last populations of lemurs, gibbons, cercopithecines, turtles and capuchins. A pioneer since 1982 and an expert in the reproduction of endangered species, the park presents its residents as ambassadors for their wild cousins in order to raise awareness of biodiversity protection among its many visitors. At the same time, more than 200 endangered plant species from the Alsace Botanical Conservatory are presented in the park; they are the subject of a conservation programme and in-depth scientific collaboration.
Aesthetic and entertaining, the park is also instructive and full of surprises: flowerings, births... With more than 400,000 visitors in 2017, the park is the leading tourist site in the Haut-Rhin and the 3rd in Alsace... and perhaps one of the most prestigious parks in France!
111 avenue de la 1ère Division Blindée
68100
MULHOUSE
Visit of the Zoological and Botanical Garden in Mulhouse
On a wooded hill, discover the habitats of red pandas, polar bears, gibbons and other rare animal species. There’s also plenty to delight plant lovers: 3,500 varieties and nine thematic gardens.
Located a few minutes from the city centre, the Zoological and Botanical Park covers 25 hectares and is home to more than 1,200 animals of 170 different species and 3,500 species and varieties of plants in an exceptional natural setting. It is a real place for walking and observing the flora and fauna. The Park has been awarded the national label "Remarkable Garden" thanks to the richness of its botanical collections. Colours and scents unfold in these gardens, changing with the seasons. The Zoological and Botanical Park is also committed to the preservation of biodiversity and has been involved for more than 30 years in the protection of endangered animal and plant species within the framework of international programmes.
Information
To visit the entire park, allow between 3 hours and a full day.
Opening hours
The Zoological and Botanical Park is open every day of the year, including public holidays. Opening times vary according to the season.
January-February-December: 10am-4pm
March-October-November: 9am-5pm
April-September: 9am-6pm
May-June-July-August: 9am-7pm
Public price
Adult : €17.50Kid : €11.50
Price with the pass
Adult : FreeKid : Free
Access conditions
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From the station, take the bus :
- line C7 (direction Muller hospital) and get off at the ZOO stop
- or line 57 (direction STIERMATT) and get off at the ZOO stop.
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From the A36 exit Mulhouse centre, follow Centre-ville, direction Gare, then Zoo. -
From the station, take the bus :
- line C7 (direction Muller hospital) and get off at the ZOO stop
- or line 57 (direction STIERMATT) and get off at the ZOO stop.