Known in French as the Parc Zoologique de Paris or the Zoo de Vincennes, it is the largest public zoo in France. It is also the country's national zoo. It was after the French Revolution that the Zoological Park of Paris was first opened to the public in general.

It houses 1200 animals of all sorts of species, from giraffes and elephants to bats and monkeys. During the warm weather, the animals are kept in outdoor enclosures, while in wintertime they are moved to heated enclosures inside the zoo's buildings.

The zoo is open everyday from 9 am to 5:30 pm in winter and 9:00 am to 6:30 pm in summer. A French Language Course in Paris will give you the chance to experience the city's wonderful zoo.