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.
Information
To visit the entire park, allow between 3 hours and a full day.
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.
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
Access conditions
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From the A36 exit Mulhouse centre, follow Centre-ville, direction Gare, then Zoo.
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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 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.
Visit "We have the fangs! »
18 March 2026 at 15:00
Autour des animaux<br>Pour les enfants
Adult : €7.00 - Kid : €7.00
An ideal experience for all the curious nature!
Incisive, canine, molar: the teeth are well known. Here, in the mouth, the work of digestion begins. But what about the teeth of animals? At the educational chalet, you access a collection of skulls of various species. By looking closely at these anatomical pieces, you will observe their teeth, function and importance through shapes and sizes. You can deduct their owners' diets and find out what species they are.
Mulhouse
111 avenue de la 1ère Division Blindée
68100 Mulhouse
France
0369776565
zoo.accueil@m2a.fr
Visit Living together, why?
From 19 to 20 March 2026
Autour des animaux<br>En famille
Adult : €4.00 - Kid : €4.00
An ideal experience for all the curious nature!
In the park, as in their natural environment, some animals are solitary, others live in a couple or group. Is there any advantage in living together? What is the difference between a colony and an animal society? Are there still hierarchies? During this visit, wolves, pelicans, sea lions, penguins, suricates and flamingos will reveal their secrets to you? You will understand how to regroup can sometimes be the best life choice possible!
Mulhouse
111 avenue de la 1ère Division Blindée
68100 Mulhouse
France
0369776565
zoo.accueil@m2a.fr
Zoological Curiosities
19 March 2026 at 14:30
Autour des animaux
Free
Do you know the power of wallaby droppings? Do you know why the emperor tamarin bears this name? Or why the pelican appears on many cathedral stained-glass windows?
Discover surprising animal anecdotes during a walk through the Mulhouse Zoological and Botanical Park.
Mulhouse
111 avenue de la 1ère Division Blindée
68100 Mulhouse
France
0369776565
zoo@mulhouse-alsace.fr
Plant Market
From 11 to 12 April 2026
Nature
Free
For one weekend, the Mulhouse Zoological and Botanical Park becomes the meeting place for all plant lovers. Set in the park’s magnificent 25-hectare green surroundings, listed as a Remarkable Garden, visitors will discover rare plant species, garden decorations, and a wide range of new ideas to embellish both outdoor and indoor spaces, offered by more than 75 national and international professionals.
Clematis, roses, aquatic plants, orchids… an incredible variety of plants awaits discovery throughout the weekend. With more than 10,000 visitors each year, the event attracts an ever-growing audience who appreciate the diversity and richness of the plants on display. Stand activities, exhibitions, gardening advice, and tips are also part of the program.
Mulhouse
111 avenue de la 1ère Division Blindée
68100 Mulhouse
France
0369776565
zoo@mulhouse-alsace.fr
Plant market 2026
From 11 to 12 April 2026
Nature
Free
During a weekend, Mulhouse Zoological & Botanical Park becomes the meeting place for all lovers of plants. In the beautiful green setting of the 25-hectare park, classified as Remarkable Garden, visitors will discover more than 75 national and international professionals, rare floral species, garden decorations and a multitude of novelties to bloom and decorate outdoor and indoor spaces.
Clématites, roses, aquatic plants, orchids... many plants will be found throughout the weekend.
With nearly 15,000 visitors, the event welcomes a wider audience each year, who appreciate the diversity and richness of the plants presented.
Mulhouse
111 avenue de la 1ère Division Blindée
68100 Mulhouse
France
0369776565
zoo@mulhouse-alsace.fr
Visit Mimism and camouflage
15 April 2026 at 15:00
Autour des animaux<br>En famille
Adult : €6.00 - Kid : €6.00
An ideal experience for all the curious nature!
Dark colours to avoid being noticed, tasks, scratches, patterns to camouflage: nature has selected an infinite array of adaptations to enable animals to communicate, find food, defend themselves from predators or protect their offspring.
Through a walk in the Park, let yourself be surprised by the variety of colours and nuances of the coats, plumages and scales of animals. You will also discover the role of these particularities in the natural environment.
Mulhouse
111 avenue de la 1ère Division Blindée
68100 Mulhouse
France
0369776565
zoo.accueil@m2a.fr