Lyon Zoo

Lyon Zoo is a zoo in France located in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes inside parc de la Tête d'Or in the town of Lyon. The zoo was founded 1858 by Claude-Marius Vaïsse, a French lawyer who joined the administration of the July Monarchy.

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Opening hours: April—October Wednesday—Monday 9:30 AM—6:30 PM and October—April Wednesday—Monday 9:30 AM—5:00 PM
Type: Zoo
Description: zoo in France
Also known as: “Jardin zoologique de la ville de Lyon” and “Zoo de la Tête d’Or”
Wheelchair access: yes

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Parc de la Tête d’or and Jardin botanique de Lyon.

Parc de la Tête d’or

Park

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The Parc de la Tête d'or is the largest urban park in Lyon, France, with an area of approximately 117 hectares. Located in the northern part of its 6th arrondissement, it features the Jardin botanique de Lyon, as well as a lake on which boating takes place during the summer months.

Jardin botanique de Lyon

Garden

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The Jardin botanique de Lyon, also known as the Jardin botanique du Parc de la Tête d'Or, is an 8 hectares municipal botanical garden located in the Parc de la Tête d'or in the 6th arrondissement of Lyon, France. It is open weekdays without charge. Jardin botanique de Lyon is situated 260 metres south of Lyon Zoo.

Interpol

Office building

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The International Criminal Police Organization – INTERPOL, commonly known as Interpol, is an international organization that facilitates worldwide police cooperation and crime control. Interpol is situated 780 metres northwest of Lyon Zoo.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Charpennes-Tonkin and Cité Internationale.

Charpennes-Tonkin

Suburb

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Charpennes-Tonkin is a suburb.

Cité Internationale

Suburb

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Cité Internationale is a quarter in the 6th arrondissement of Lyon, France. It is situated between the Rhône and Parc de la Tête d'Or and encompasses an area that had previously been the location of the Foire de Lyon.