Parc de Clères (Animal and Botanical Park), Clères
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Clères Zoo from Rouen
1 attraction · 5h 4min · transit route · 1 city
Tickets ~€12 · Transport ~€8.8
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About Parc de Clères
A 13-hectare zoological and botanical park featuring over 1,400 animals roaming freely in a semi-liberty setting, a Renaissance château, medieval castle ruins, and an English-style landscaped garden. Founded in 1919 by renowned ornithologist Jean Delacour, the park is home to endangered species including red pandas, gibbons, and rare birds like the Edwards' pheasant. Visitors walk through the animals' habitat on designated paths while flamingos, cranes, wallabies, and antelope roam freely around them.
Parc de Clères — Planning Your Visit
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Ticket Prices
General Admission
RecommendedFamily Pass
Family TicketIncludes 2 adults and 3 children (3-15 years)
In day plans, the recommended ticket is pre-selected and included in the total price.
The park was founded in 1919 by Jean Delacour, a pioneering French-American ornithologist who created Europe's first private zoo. Delacour revolutionized zoo design by introducing the 'semi-liberty' concept, allowing animals to roam freely in the park rather than being confined to traditional cages - a practice that was groundbreaking at the time.
Travel Plans for Parc de Clères (Animal and Botanical Park)
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