The Zoological Park & Château de La Bourbansais is open on public holidays

Château de la Bourbansais

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PEDAGOGICAL WORKSHOPS

In addition to visiting the zoo, you can choose to participate in one of our educational workshops. All of our educational content is designed to support the discovery or consolidation of knowledge to be acquired during cycles 1, 2, 3 or 4.

Our workshops have been designed to correspond to the rhythm of children and to extend a theme chosen in your class. Find below the essential information.

Practical Information about Workshops

Creating Your Bestiary

Observe the physical characteristics of different fantastic animals to better recognize and name them…

Create Your Coat of Arms

Observing the various shapes of a coat of arms and learning how to name them, that’s called Heraldry…

Create your drop cap

Understanding what a dropped capital is, knowing what its purpose was in manuscripts before. Discovering how one would make paint…

Food Chains

Here, the objective is to understand & define the concept of ‘food chains & webs’ and to learn about some major examples…

Create your animal

Observe the physical characteristics of park animals to better recognize them.

Working on the 5 senses

Learn about & define the 5 senses, discover the living & non-living world, animals, plants, mammals & birds…

2025 School Brochure

Download our brochure for detailed information on our educational workshops.

ZOO FREE TOUR Visit at your own pace the wildlife park and its 400 animals. Educational signs will provide you with a wealth of information. You will also attend animal snacks, shows, and enjoy the playground.

Minimum group size: 20 people

The admission ticket allows access to the entire zoo, including animal shows and feedings.

Zoo Admission Ticket
– ADULT RATE: €17.50
– CHILD RATE (up to 16 years old): €11.00

Pedagogical Workshops
– ADULT RATE: €0
– CHILD RATE (up to 16 years old): €3.00

Guided Tour of the Castle (40 minutes)
– ADULT RATE: €0
– CHILD RATE (up to 16 years old): €2.00

1 free admission for every 6 preschoolers
1 free admission for every 10 primary school students

For more information, please contact: nathalie@labourbansais.com or by phone at +33 2 99 69 40 48

A picnic area is available near the playground.

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