Best Zoos & Aquariums in Paris for Kids & Families

3 family-friendly zoos & aquariums with age ratings and parent tips.

Highest rated: Parc zoologique de Paris, La Menagerie, le zoo du Jardin des Plantes, WOW Safari Thoiry. 1 listing is outdoor. Qualified listings include age fit, stroller notes, cost signals, and practical planning tips.

By Kit, KidPaths editor

Reviews family planning details across KidPaths city guides.

This Paris page currently has 3 qualified listings in zoos & aquariums that passed KidPaths' listing and photo checks. Start your comparison with Parc zoologique de Paris, WOW Safari Thoiry, La Menagerie, le zoo du Jardin des Plantes, then use the age, cost and visit-length notes to narrow the list.

2 options work indoors or in mixed weather. 3 options have confirmed stroller access. 3 picks fit toddlers and 3 picks fit big kids.

Start near opening, choose the animals your kids care about most and keep an indoor or seated break in reserve. Large campuses can turn one exciting stop into too much walking.

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Parc zoologique de Paris

4.3 stars

Paris's fully renovated major zoo with five immersive biozones, including a Madagascar island and a Sahel-Saharan region, set in the Bois de Vincennes

All agesIndoor & Outdoor70 to 100 USD

La Menagerie, le zoo du Jardin des Plantes

4.2 stars

One of the world's oldest urban zoos with rare animals in a historic garden setting, close encounters without the scale of a mega zoo

2, 12Indoor & Outdoor40 to 55 USD

WOW Safari Thoiry

4.2 stars

Children first see animals from the family car, then switch to walking trails with lemurs, gorillas, glass viewing tunnels, play areas, a giant maze a

Best for ages 3 to 12, with enough animal and safari content for teens and adultsOutdoorFor two adults and two children ages 3 to 10, 2026 admission is €102 with Billet Futé bought at least seven days ahead or €118 with flexible Billet Liberté

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