Are you staying at our 5-star campsite in Saint-Raphaël in the Var with your children? Take them to discover the Fréjus Zoo, just 25 minutes from our Esterel Caravaning campsite.
If this haven of biodiversity will undoubtedly captivate your children, you will also be pleasantly surprised by this leisure park’s many charms.
A zoo with over 400 animals
Spread over 16 hectares, the Fréjus Zoological Park welcomes families to discover more than 400 animals. These species come from five continents, offering a unique glimpse into the world’s fauna.
Mammals, birds, reptiles – these are the animals you will have the opportunity to observe in their enclosures at the Fréjus Zoo.
As you stroll through the paths, you will encounter a variety of very different species from each other. From fennecs with pointed ears that form an inseparable couple, flamingos gracefully moving in flocks, llamas sharing their enclosure with impressive lions, European wolves cohabiting with two Bengal tiger brothers, to Grant’s zebras galloping as a family and white-fronted Amazon parrots brightening the space with their vivid colors.
At the Fréjus Zoo, you will also see amphibious hippos sharing a beautiful friendship, a leopard whose poise catches the eye, and chimpanzees playing as a family in their enclosure.
The Fréjus Zoological Park is a true crossroads of biodiversity where every encounter is a delight! Moreover, it is one of the best family activities to do in Fréjus.
Educational activities for all ages
An information board greets you upon arrival to guide you on the educational programs of the Fréjus Zoo, the schedules, and the specific locations of activities.
From the early hours of the day, the keepers are busy ensuring the comfort and health of their protected animals. Take advantage of their educational sessions to better understand the ecosystem around us and enrich your knowledge of the fauna.
These moments, designed for the whole family and adapted for children, provide the opportunity to interact directly with the keepers and discover anecdotes about the animals. The keepers will reveal dietary habits, behaviors, and the evolution of different species. The team members at the Fréjus Zoo are indeed full of interesting facts about the animals, their favorite foods, their preferred games, and their best companions. If you visit the zoo during feeding times, you can watch the animals being fed live in their enclosures. All this makes it one of the best family activities to do in the Var.
The botanical area of the Fréjus Zoological Park
At the Fréjus Zoo, you will not only admire the fauna but also the flora! Indeed, a green haven, the Mediterranean Haven, awaits visitors.
In this area dedicated to nature, the diversity of the flora is highlighted, with Mediterranean species representative of the different seasons.
Among the plants you can admire:
- Resilient and thorny cacti that defy drought.
- Lotuses, symbols of elegance, floating on the water points.
- Laurels with persistent leaves.
- Strawberries, promising sweet and juicy fruits.
- Daffodils announcing spring.
- Water lilies floating on the water with their large leaves.
This rich vegetation contributes to the soothing atmosphere of the Fréjus Zoological Park and the well-being of the animals residing there.
Fréjus Zoo: practical information
Entrance to the Fréjus Zoo is priced at €13 per day for children (3-9 years old) and €18 for adults and children over 9 years old. Entry is free for children under 3 years old.
The park opens its doors every day from 10 am to 5 pm from early March to late May and from early September to late October. From June to August, the park is open from 10 am to 6 pm. However, if you visit the Fréjus Zoo between early November and late February, be aware of the more restricted opening hours (10:30 am-4:30 pm).
To get to the Fréjus Zoological Park from our campsite near Fréjus, during your stay at our family campsite, you will need to drive only 25 km by car. For your lunch break, the park welcomes you to its snack-restaurant facing the Lemur Island. You can also bring a picnic; tables are available within the park. Additionally, a souvenir shop awaits you at the end of your visit.
Among the most beautiful zoos in southern France, as evidenced by numerous online reviews, the Fréjus Zoo promises you a pleasant family day under the sign of animals and nature during your stay at our seaside campsite in the Var!
