Parc animalier de Merlet

Zoo Les Houches, Auvergne-Rhone-Alpes, France
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What to expect

The Parc animalier de Merlet is a wildlife park located in Les Houches, France, at an altitude of 1500m. The park offers a panoramic view of the Mont-Blanc massif and features a vast animal area where visitors can observe various species such as bouquetins, cerf sika, lama, mouflon, marmotte, chamois, and daim. The park is suitable for families and offers a easy hike of 2 to 3 hours, with benches and sun loungers along the way. There are also exhibitions, video projections, a souvenir shop, and a guided tour available in four languages. The park is committed to sustainable tourism and has implemented measures such as solar panels, recycling, and waste reduction

Plan your family visit to the Parc animalier de Merlet with these blog insights 👇

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Wanderings in Haute Savoie

Wanderings in Haute Savoie
This family's experience:

Activities: We enjoyed the Merlet animal park, located on the heights of Les Houches, where we saw various mountain animals living in their natural habitat. We also saw exhibitions and movies about the local flora and fauna

Highlights: The kids loved seeing the mountain animals and the beautiful views of the Mont Blanc massif. We also enjoyed learning about the local wildlife through the exhibitions and movies ✨

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What to do in Haute-Savoie with young children?

What to do in Haute-Savoie with young children?
This family's experience:

Activities: We visited the Merlet Animal Park, where we observed eight species of animals in their natural habitat

Highlights: We were all delighted by the park's incredible view of the Mont Blanc massif and the opportunity to see animals up close ✨