Campsite near La Palmyre zoo
When you stay at Val de Boutonne, you benefit from our campsite’s ideal location near La Palmyre Zoo. La Palmyre zoo is one of the most visited sites in Charente-Maritime, and one of the best family days out you can plan from our Charente campsite! Located less thanan hour from Saint-Jean-d’Angély, in the heart of the Coubre national forest between Royan andIle d’Oléron, this zoological park of European renown extends over 18 hectares of magnificent shady pine forest. An exceptional setting for a memorable visit, from Easter to All Saints’ Day and beyond! To complete your vacation program, check out our suggestions for visits in Charente-Maritime: La Rochelle, Rochefort and Ile d’Oléron, Saintes and Cognac, the Marais Poitevin and the La Rochelle Aquarium.
A day at La Palmyre Zoo
Created in 1966 by Claude Caillé, the park is still owned by his family, a family commitment that is reflected in the quality of the welcome and the care given to the animals. The park covers 18 hectares. With its 1,600 mammals, birds and reptiles belonging to over 100 different species, it’s one of Europe’s most renowned zoological parks, with the Qualité Tourisme™ label.
Every year, the zoo registers several hundred births and plays a major role in saving endangered species by participating in over 60 European Breeding Programs (EBP). Its Palmyre Conservation endowment fund also finances protection programs worldwide: orangutans and elephants in Borneo, lemurs in Madagascar, gorillas and chimpanzees in the Democratic Republic of Congo, Cape penguins in South Africa, giant otters in French Guiana…
Don’t miss the sea lion and parrot shows, on offer from Easter to All Saints’ Day, a lively, educational spectacle that delights children and adults alike! The shady paths wind through the pine forest, allowing you to visit at your own pace. A picnic area, fast-food outlets, a store and free parking are available on site for a comfortable day out.
2026 rates
Adult: €22
Children (3 to 12 years): €17
Free for children under 3
The zoo is open daily: 9 am to 7 pm from April to September, 9 am to 6 pm the rest of the year.
To prepare your visit, visit the official La Palmyre Zoo website or the detailed information sheet on the Royan Atlantique Tourisme website.
Camping 1 h from La Palmyre zoo
From our campsite near La Palmyre Zoo, you can reach the animal park in less than an hour. A pleasant drive from Saint-Jean-d’Angély takes you along the Côte de Beauté, past the vineyards of Saintonge and the typical Charente-Maritime countryside.
A great day out to plan during your stay! Our team at the campsite reception will be happy to advise you on the best itineraries and answer any practical questions you may have before you leave, so take the opportunity to combine your zoo day with other discoveries in the Royan area: the beaches of the Côte Sauvage, the town of Royan and its Art Deco architecture, or the citadel of Brouage on the way back.
A great way to maximize your stay and enjoy all that Charente-Maritime has to offer!
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