Environment: Nature in the city
The originality of the zoological park is that two rivers, the Basse and the Haute Selle, make it into an island.
A visit of the Hortillonnages floating gardens is not to be missed.
These sites heighten children’s’ awareness of the environment in a fun way thanks to a little trail through the city's islands.
Morning
Visit the Hortillonnages by boat. This exceptional landscape in the heart of the city is made up of market gardens, pleasure gardens, ponds and canals, which are called "rieux” in local dialect. The name “Hortillonages” comes from the Latin “hortus", which means "gardens". Commentary by boat driver. Duration: 45 minutes
Lunch time
Picnic in Saint-Pierre park (between the hortillonages and the Saint-Leu district) or in the zoo (outdoors).
Afternoon
Free visit (without guide) of Amiens zoo. There are educational signs on the different species throughout the zoo.
The zoo is home to around sixty species. Its vocation is to make visitors aware of its main missions, which are preservation of species and protection of the environment. Duration: 1 ½ hours
Permanent exhibition on the threats to animal and plant species.
| Age/minimum numbers |
20 |
40 |
60 |
| 4/10 years |
8,50€ |
7,50€ |
6,50€ |
| 11/16 years |
9,50€ |
8,50€ |
7,50€ |
Our price includes: guided visits and entry fees.
Our price does not include: transport, meal, leaders, insurance.
Free for: driver + one leader for 10 paying children.
This programme is available every day from 1st April to 31st October, subject to navigation conditions.
Programme non contractual.