La Barben Zoo
| La Barben Zoo | ||
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| Full name | Zoo de la Barben | |
| surface | 33 hectares | |
| opening | 1970 | |
| Animal species | approx. 100 animal species | |
| Individuals | approx. 600 animals | |
| organization | ||
| Member of | EAZA , AFdPZ | |
 White rhinoceros in the zoo |
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| http://www.zoolabarben.com/ | ||
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Coordinates: 43 ° 37 ′ 29 ″ N , 5 ° 12 ′ 18 ″ E
The Zoo La Barben ( French Zoo de la Barben ) is a zoo near the southern French town of La Barben in the Bouches-du-Rhône department . This is located near the city of Salon-de-Provence .
The zoo was opened in 1970. The facility is located on a high plateau. There are a total of around nine kilometers of paths in the zoo. Almost 600 animals belonging to more than a hundred different species are housed in the zoo. The reptile house is a restored sheepfold from the 12th century. A pathway is available to visitors in the park . Since the zoo is privately owned, it does not receive any government grants.
Individual evidence
- ↑ Much more than a zoo ( Memento from February 11, 2010 in the Internet Archive ) (English)
Web links
Commons : Zoo de La Barben - Collection of pictures, videos and audio files
