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
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.
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
Information
To visit the entire park, allow between 3 hours and a full day.
Public price
Adult : €20.50Kid : €14.50
Price with the pass
Adult : FreeKid : Free
Guided tour : History of cacas
14 October 2026 at 15:00
Autour des animaux
Adult : €6.00 - Kid : €6.00
A topic rarely addressed... and yet exciting awaits you at the zoological and botanical park of Mulhouse. During this guided tour, leave aside the received ideas and dive into the amazing universe of animal excrement. Behind these traces, sometimes discreet, are a multitude of valuable information: food, health, behaviour... every detail has its importance. Shapes, colors, smells: you will be surprised by their incredible diversity and all that they reveal about the species of the Park. Some unusual anecdotes will punctuate this informative and surprising exploration. An original experience that will make you see nature from an unexpected angle... and that will no longer leave this subject in the shadow.
Mulhouse
111 avenue de la 1ère Division Blindée
68100 Mulhouse
France
0369776565
[email protected]
Halloween: Legends & Sortilèges
From 17 October to 2 November 2026
Autour des animaux
Halloween
Experience an immersion where ancient legends and secrets of nature mix together. During the visit, visitors will be able to discover the wolf as it really is: a social animal, intelligent and essential to the balance of the forests, far from the beliefs that nourished the tales and legends. In this world inspired by winter traditions, visitors also explore plants, once used to protect themselves from the cold, to strengthen health or to keep bad spirits away. Sapine, holly, guinea or winter berries become the driving thread of fun botanical animations, where they discover their real virtues, forgotten uses and beliefs that have surrounded them for centuries.
Mulhouse
111 avenue de la 1ère Division Blindée
68100 Mulhouse
France
0369776565
[email protected]
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.