Aquariums and Zoos in the Loire, France

Aquariums

L’Aquarium Tropical de Mûrs-Erigné(Angers-Sur-Loire)

8, cour des Closeaux
49000 Mûrs-Erigné

For Love and Art of the fish

Located 10km from Angers, this aquarium has more than 2000 visitors a year
You will discover numerous types of fish (more than 30 species) and  fantastic decoration with tropical plants and many other things, a real sculpture! Coming from Asia, Africa and America,  wonder at all the shapes and colours. You will also discover landscapes that have been recreated from polystyrene plates sculpted in one’s hand and with much care. So come and admire all these little marvels!

The Mûrs-Erigné aquarium also has its own shop and also proposes many training courses introducing you to the world of fish: How to install the aquarium, lighting, heating, illnesses, plants….

Rates:
Please phone the aquarium for rates
Reduction for children under 11

Tel: 02-41-57-83-14
Fax: 02-41-57-70-21

L’aquarium de Sealand - Noirmoutier en l’Ile(Vendée)

Le Vieux Port BP 525
85330 Noirmoutier-en-L’Ile

Tel: 02-51-39-08-11
Fax: 02-51-39-88-12

The Sealand Aquarium is a little building located on the old fishing port in Noirmoutier-en-L’Ile. If the outside doesn’t attract you, you can be sure that the inside is fabulous! So come and discover the numerous species of fish, sharks, turtles, sea-lions and many other beautiful fish from the Atlantic and Tropics!

The visit is divided into 3 parts:

First you will discover the Cold Waters Gallery where you will admire many species from the Atlantic

Then you will have a show with sea-lions!

And finally, you will be enchanted by the beautiful colors of the exotic fish in the Warm Seas Room!

Rates:
Please call up the aquarium for current rates
You can buy a ticket for both the aquarium and the Aquatic Leisure Centre
Site des Oudinières
85740 Lépine
Tel: 02-51-35-91-35

Opening Times:
From the 15th of March to the 5th of November
From 10 to 12.30am and from 2pm to 7pm


L’Ocearium du Croisic A Fascinating World

Avenue de Saint-Goustan BP44
44 490 Le Croisic
Tel: 02-40-23-02-44
Fax: 02-40-23-22-93
E-mail: ocearium@aol.com
Website: http://www.ocearium-croisic.fr

A space completely dedicated to the Ocean (three different ones to discover). Come and contemplate the amazing shows at this aquarium!. 200 species move about in more than 40 aquariums.

You will also discover rarer species like monkfish and other species from the Pacific and the biggest starfish in the world!

A transparent tunnel will lead you to the heart of a gigantic aquarium where sharks and skates move about.

You will also discover different farming: lobster, sea horse and much more…

New- Since the 1st of April, you can discover Sharks from Australia in a new and impressive pool!

Opening Times
Open all year every day of the week
June, July and August: From 10am to 7pm
From September to May: From 10 to 12am and from 2pm to 7pm
From November 12th to December 20th: From 2pm to 6pm

Penguins Meal 3 times a day: 11am, 3pm and 5pm

Annual Closing in January


L’Aquarium de L’Eau- Le Mans

43, rue de L’Esterel
72 100 Le Mans
Tel: 02-43-50-38-45 or 02-43-47-40-33
Fax: 02-43-50-38-46
E-Mail: archedelanature@ville-lemans.fr


La Maison de L’Eau presents its natural space with its aquariums and former Water Works and highlights the discovery of the river. Three pools present the different ecosystems of the river. The visit of the former Water Works enables you to discover the history of drinking water.

Opening Times

Individual Visits: From 2pm to 6pm on Wednesdays and Sundays from November to March and on Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays from April to October
Every day except Mondays in July and August

Groups: Please book for guided visits  for school groups, associations, clubs, etc, from Tuesday to Friday from10am to 5pm

Rates
For current rates please contact” La Maison de l’Eau ”
Individual visits: 1 euro
Free under 12


L’Aquarium Ecologique de Loire à Montreuil-Bellay
(Maine et Loire)
58, Boulevard des Martyrs de la Résistance
ou 44, Porte St-Jean
49 260 Montreuil-Bellay
Tel: 02-41-52-35-90
Fax: 02-41-38-48-21

L’Aquarium écologique de Loireis located in a pretty little fortified medieval town. Here are only presented regional fish and a diorama on birds and mammals from this region. More than a hundred species of fish presented.

Opening Times
For current Opening Times, please contact the aquarium
Closed on Monday

July-August: From 10am to 12am and from 2pm to 6.30pm
From the 1st of April to the 30th of September: from 2.30pm to 6.30pm

 

Zoos

Domaine de Pescheray
500 animals on 70 hectares, a listed site
Parc Zoologique
72 370 BREIL-SUR-MERIZE
02-43-89-87-77


Zoo de Doué
Route de Cholet
49 700 Doue la Fontaine
02-41-59-18-58


Zoo la Flèche
Tetre Rouge
72 200 La Flèche
02-43-48-19-19


Planète Sauvage
Safari track, bush villages, shows…
La Chevalerie
44710 Port St Pere
Tel: 02-40-04-82-82

Parc Zoologique de Tranchet
Les Sables d’Olonne
Vendée

Coulée du Cerf and Winemaking Museum
Farm Animal Park
La Michelière
49 270 Saint-Laurent-des-Autels
Tel: 02-40-83-73-25 or 02-40-83-78-25
Fax: 02-40-83-77-98

Opening Times
From July to August: every day starting at 11.00
On Sundays in March: from 14.00 to 19.00
From April 1st to October 31st: on Wednesdays, Saturdays, and Sundays, national holidays, and school holidays from 14.00 to 19.00
Groups: from March 7th to October 31st, upon reservation
Picnic rooms and a special room, “La Crémaillière”, for restaurant service, upon reservation


The Potter’s House
Les Recoins
49 270 Le Fuilet
Tel: 02-41-70-90-21
Fax: 02-41-70-26-22

Opening Times
From April to June and in September: every day except on Saturdays and Sunday mornings
All year round upon reservation

Groups: all year round upon reservation


Plant Garden (medicinal and aromatic)
Tourist Office of la region de Chemillé and Medicinal Plant Garden
5, rue de l’Arzillé
Parc de l’Hôtel de Ville
Pavillon de l’Alabarel
49 120 Chemillé
Tel: 02-41-46-14-64
Fax: 02-41-46-03-46
E-mail: ot.chemille@wanadoo.fr
Website: www.ot-chemille.fr

Opening Times

The Pavillon and Tourist Office:
From May 1st to September 30th, every day from 10.00 to 12.00 and from 14.00 to 18.00, except on Sunday mornings and on national holidays
From October 1st to April 30th, from Monday to Friday, 14.00 to 17.30, open on Saturdays from 14.00 to 17.30, starting in April

Garden accessible all year round, guided and unguided visits, upon reservation, from mid-April
Individual heritage visits in July and August and groups visits all year round, upon reservation