Parc ornithologique du Pont de Gau

Zoo Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer, Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur, France

What to expect

The Parc Ornithologique du Pont de Gau is a 60-hectare park located in the Camargue region, where visitors can discover and observe numerous bird species, including hundreds of flamingos, in their natural habitat. The park features various landscapes such as ponds, marshes, meadows, and reed beds, allowing visitors to get up close to the birds. The park is also home to a rehabilitation center for injured birds and offers guided tours. It is an ideal place for nature lovers and photographers to capture unique moments. The park is accessible for people with disabilities and offers various amenities, including a bar and picnic areas

Plan your family visit to the Parc ornithologique du Pont de Gau with these blog insights 👇

The CAMARGUE with the family, a practical guide

This family's experience:

Activities: We visited the ornithological park, a must with the children! We saw fearless coypus and flamingos up close. They are fed there, so they are less wild than in the surrounding marshes

Highlights: We had an amazing time with the kids, and enjoyed the close proximity of the birds ✨

Visiting the Camargue, nature and culture: our guide

This family's experience:

Activities: We visited the bird sanctuary, we saw thousands of pink flamingos, it was a powerful and fascinating sight

Highlights: We enjoyed seeing the birds up close, it was a great experience ✨

Pont de Gau ornithological park, for the birds of Camargue

This family's experience:

Activities: We went on a twilight visit to the park, which was really beautiful with the sunset colours. There's lots of information about the different birds that live there

Highlights: We loved seeing all the flamingos, herons, ibises, and other birds, and it was great to learn more about them ✨