La Barben Zoo - Self-guided tour
Presentation
The La Barben animal park will allow you to meet more than 130 species from all over the planet: giraffes, elephants, cheetahs, bears, lions, rhinos,...
Located in the heart of Provence, halfway between Marseille and Avignon and 69 km from Martigues, the zoo welcomes you 365 days a year, including public holidays.
It is in the middle of 650 animals, as atypical as each other, that you will travel 9 km of green paths with Mediterranean paths.
La Barben animal park is a friendly place suitable for families: small train, shaded picnic tables, playground, hut for snacks, restaurant "Le Bistrot du Parc", souvenir shop.
• What are the new attractions in 2024 ? A Komodo dragon will arrive in July.
• What activities are offered ? Free-flight bird demonstrations, animal encounters, feeding sessions, a small train, playgrounds, restaurants, and snack areas.
• Is the park accessible to people with reduced mobility ? Yes, the site is fully accessible.
• Can we picnic on-site ? Yes, shaded picnic tables are available.
• Is the park open all year round ? Yes, the park is open 365 days a year, including public holidays.
• How to book tickets ? It is recommended to book online in advance to avoid queues and benefit from a reduced rate.
Located in the heart of Provence, halfway between Marseille and Avignon and 69 km from Martigues, the zoo welcomes you 365 days a year, including public holidays.
It is in the middle of 650 animals, as atypical as each other, that you will travel 9 km of green paths with Mediterranean paths.
La Barben animal park is a friendly place suitable for families: small train, shaded picnic tables, playground, hut for snacks, restaurant "Le Bistrot du Parc", souvenir shop.
Their Questions, Our Answers
• Where is the park located ? The park is in La Barben, halfway between Marseille and Avignon, 69 km from Martigues.
• What are the opening hours in 2025 ? January / February & November / December: 10:00 AM – 5:30 PM, March to June & September / October: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM, July / August: 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM.
- At the park’s entrance: €22 per adult (13+), €15 per child (3-12 years), free for children under 3.
- At the Martigues Tourist Office: €19 per adult (13+), €11 per child (3-12 years), free for children under 3.
• What are the new attractions in 2024 ? A Komodo dragon will arrive in July.
• What activities are offered ? Free-flight bird demonstrations, animal encounters, feeding sessions, a small train, playgrounds, restaurants, and snack areas.
• Is the park accessible to people with reduced mobility ? Yes, the site is fully accessible.
• Can we picnic on-site ? Yes, shaded picnic tables are available.
• Is the park open all year round ? Yes, the park is open 365 days a year, including public holidays.
• How to book tickets ? It is recommended to book online in advance to avoid queues and benefit from a reduced rate.
Practical information
- Schedule :
- Variable hours depending on the day
- Check the timetables on the park website
- Date(s) :
- Ticket valid for 48 months after purchase
- By reservation :
- Yes
- Supervised visit :
- No
- Place of departure :
- Meeting point indicated on your reservation
- Prices :
- Adult price : 19 €
- Free pour les -3 ans
- Price -12 years old : 11 €
- Important to know :
- Pets aren't allowed
Accessibility
- Disabled :
- Site accessible to people with reduced mobility
About
Conditions of saleTicket valid for 48 months after the date of purchase.
Voucher received by email to be presented at the counter of the La Barben animal park against a valid ticket.
Closing of the cash desks 1 hour before the closing of the park.
Any minor must be under the responsibility of an adult.
Park open every day of the year from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. (except July / August). Open from 9:00 a.m. to 7 p.m. (July / August).
Visit on foot or by little train (operating at weekends, zone B school holidays and public holidays - €1 supplement).
Free parking.
From June to September, the animal park of La Barben is subject to the conditions of access to the forest massifs.
Accessibility to the area is defined the day before from 6 p.m. on the prefectural site or that of the park.
Rules of procedure to be consulted on the La Barben animal park website before your visit.
Voucher received by email to be presented at the counter of the La Barben animal park against a valid ticket.
Closing of the cash desks 1 hour before the closing of the park.
Any minor must be under the responsibility of an adult.
Park open every day of the year from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. (except July / August). Open from 9:00 a.m. to 7 p.m. (July / August).
Visit on foot or by little train (operating at weekends, zone B school holidays and public holidays - €1 supplement).
Free parking.
From June to September, the animal park of La Barben is subject to the conditions of access to the forest massifs.
Accessibility to the area is defined the day before from 6 p.m. on the prefectural site or that of the park.
Rules of procedure to be consulted on the La Barben animal park website before your visit.
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Route du Château
13330
LA BARBEN
GPS coordinates
Latitude : 43.62985
Longitude : 5.19192