Haute-touche Reserve: The Largest Wildlife Park In France
The Haute-Touche Reserve, located in the Indre, is the largest French animal park. This park is owned by the Museum of Natural History. It is home to about 1,500 animals, including some representatives of very rare species.
France's largest zoo
With its 436 hectares and 1,500 animals, the Haute-Touche Reserve is the largest zoological park in France. The animals, which have large spaces to live in, can be observed under exceptional conditions.
This reserve, located in the Indre, is owned by the Natural History Museum. It is situated at the heart of a 436-hectare forest estate at the gates of the Brenne Regional Nature Park.
In addition to welcoming the public, it develops breeding programs for endangered species.
A visit that's a cross between a safari and a stroll.
The visit to the Haute-Touche Reserve begins with a car safari. This 4 km safari allows you to encounter deer, hinds, fallow deer, and roe deer, offering an unforgettable show without leaving your vehicle!
The visit to the reserve can then continue on 3 km of trails by foot, bike, or even electric carts (available for rent). Educational panels are placed along the different routes.
During this walk in a green setting, you will meet species from the five continents: tigers, cheetahs, lynxes, baboons, lemurs, antelopes, and birds... Observatories have been set up to offer visitors panoramic views of the herds and wild flocks living at the Haute-Touche.
The most beautiful collection of deer in the world
The Haute-Touche Reserve is home to very rare species such as the Mesopotamian fallow deer, as well as oryx, giant kangaroos, lemurs, and tigers!
This green haven hosts endangered species like the red panda and the Sumatran tiger, as well as unusual mammals like the emperor tamarin.
In addition to gathering animals from the 5 continents, this zoological reserve is known for having the most beautiful collection of deer in the world. You can discover some 8 different deer species there, including the hog deer!
Up-close animal encounters
Throughout the day, the life of the Haute-Touche Reserve is punctuated by feedings. Spaces are arranged for the public to witness the feeding of lemurs, the mealtime of pelicans, and other African birds.
Visitors can also enjoy numerous activities on the origins, behaviors, and lifestyles of the different inhabitants of the reserve. Finally, benches and picnic areas invite you to take a break. A restaurant and a shop complete the facilities of the zoological reserve.
Practical information
The Haute-Touche Reserve is located in the commune of Obterre in the Indre department. It can be reached via the D 975 road that connects Paris to Limoges. The park's entrance is situated 8 km from the Châtillon-sur-Indre exit in the direction of Azay-le-Ferron.
This zoological reserve opens its doors to the public from April to November each year.
Opening Hours
Until the end of June
Open every day from 10 am to 6 pm.
Weekends and public holidays: from 10 am to 7 pm.
July – August: open every day from 9 am to 7 pm.
September: open every day from 10 am to 6 pm.
From October 1st to November 11th: open on Wednesdays, weekends, public holidays, and during the All Saints' school holidays from 10 am to 5 pm.
Contact
Phone: 02 54 02 20 40
Rates (2024)
Full price: €16
Reduced price: €13
Free for children under 3 years old
For more information, please visit the official website below.
