*Get ready for a hands-on wildlife adventure in southwest France!* 🦁🦓🦒
_Join us at Zoo de la Palmyre_, one of France’s largest and most interactive zoos, nestled in Les Mathes near La Rochelle. This 18-hectare park is home to over *1,600 animals across 110 species*, and offers a rare chance to *touch*, *feed*, and *connect* with wildlife like never before.
📽️ **Chapters**
00:00 Welcome & Entrance
00:08 Alpacas
00:19 Seals
00:25 Otters
02:28 Flamingos
02:51 Giraffes
03:42 Leopards
04:00 Penguins
04:09 Lion
04:15 Flamingos (second group)
04:32 Rhea
04:38 Capybaras
04:44 Tapir
04:48 Capuchin Monkey
05:26 Seals Performing
05:42 Meerkats
06:22 Capuchin Monkey (second group)
07:11 Coati
08:03 Zebra
08:43 East African Oryx
08:59 Scarlet Ibis
10:40 Kangaroos
11:19 Elephants Feeding
11:38 Storks
12:12 Ostriches
13:38 Greater Kudu
13:49 Egyptian Goose
14:12 Chimpanzees
15:18 Gorilla
15:38 Orangutan
16:12 Gorillas (second group)
16:49 Goats
17:01 Gibbons
18:20 Llamas
18:37 Giraffe Feeding Finale
📸 _We spent 8 hours exploring_, snapping incredible photos and soaking in the relaxed atmosphere. While a quick visit takes 4 hours, we recommend slowing down to truly enjoy the experience.
💡 *Why Zoo de la Palmyre stands out*:
• Minimal barriers let you interact directly with animals
• Popcorn sold at the entrance is *meant* for feeding them!
• Educational insights on species like the **Scarlet Ibis**, **Tapir**, **Capybara**, and **Greater Kudu**
🌍 _Did you know?_
• **Capybaras** can sleep underwater with just their noses out!
• **Tapirs** have snorkel-like snouts
• **Coatis** climb down trees headfirst thanks to double-jointed ankles
• **Oryx** regulate body heat to survive desert conditions
• **Egyptian Geese** were sacred in ancient Egypt and nest in trees!
📍 Location: Les Mathes, Charente-Maritime, France
🌐 Official site: [zoo-palmyre.fr/en](http://www.zoo-palmyre.fr/en)
🗺️ _Nearby Attractions_:
• **La Rochelle** – Historic port town with medieval towers
• **Île de Ré** – Scenic island for cycling and beach days
• **Phare de la Coubre** – Lighthouse with Atlantic views
*Perfect for families, wildlife lovers, and travel enthusiasts!*
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