Birds
Come discover the many birds of the PAL. Parrots are the most represented birds. Ara ararauna, yellow-crested cockatoo, European grand duke or sun conure, come and admire their colorful plumage during the parrot show. Do you know that the ostrich and the rhea are among the birds, just like the Cape penguin? Come and meet these species of birds that hide many secrets.
Discover animals of the park
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Show
Sea Lion show
Seals show: The Sea Lion Ballet In the most fabulous aquatic complex of Europe, the sea lions of Patagonia prove again their innate sense of play and comedy. Access...see file -
Show
Birds in flight show
Birds and Men Impressive with intelligence and power, it is in complete freedom that many rare species of birds evolve above the spectators. Access to the...see file -
Show
Parrot Show
The Carnival of the Feathers Facetious, intelligent and adoring the contact with the public, macaws, cockatoo and parakeets will also seduce you with their magnificent...see file -
Afternoon feed
Educational Presentation
On the occasion of the educational activities, the trainers offer their boarders one of the meals of the day. Thus, the animals get closer and you can better observe...see file -
Feeding
Feeding the animals
Staff feed the animals several times each day. You can watch the Red Pandas, North-western Wolves, Hippopotamuses and African Wild Dogs feeding. Red...see file -
North-western wolf
Wolves live in hierarchical packs comprising a dominant male, a dominant female, subordinates and juveniles. Physical contact is highly important for maintaining...see file -
Alligators Park
Alligators Park Discover the Alligators, wild and frightening animals straight out of prehistoric times. Immerse yourself in the heart of the...see file -
Asian elephant
There are 2 species of elephant, one from Asia and one from Africa. The Asian elephant is smaller as it lives in forests and tree savannas, while its African relative...see file -
Chimpanzee
There are three sub-species of chimpanzee, which can be told apart by the colour of their coat, body size and habitat. Chimpanzees form communities (20 to 80 individuals)...see file -
Hippopotamus
The hippopotamus spends most of its time in water, as its skin loses moisture too easily in the dry air. It emerges from the water at nightfall to feed on the grassy...see file -
African penguin
The African penguin, like all penguins, is a seabird characterised by its adaptability to the aquatic environment. It is an excellent swimmer and the fastest of...see file -
African wild dog
African wild dogs live in packs of up to 30 individuals. Each pack has a clear hierarchy, with one dominant male and one dominant female. Most males remain with...see file -
Ankole Watusi
The Ankole-Watusi is a domestic animal, the result of cross-breeding between the zebu and a long-horned cattle breed of ancient Egypt. It is used to accompany nomads...see file -
Asiatic lion
The Asiatic lion differs slightly from its African relative. Its head is less bulky and its mane less dense, especially on the top of its head. When it hunts, it...see file -
Bahama pintail
The Bahama pintail is a species of dabbling duck. Unlike many other ducks, it displays no sexual dimorphism. It is mainly brown in colour, with white cheeks. Half...see file -
Bennett's wallaby
Bennett’s wallabies are similar to kangaroos, which are usually larger in size. The particular feature of these animals is their hind legs, perfect for jumping,...see file -
Blue and yellow macaw
The parrots from the ara genus are the largest of all bird species in this order. Their exceptional abilities and beautiful colours also make them one of the finest...see file -
Blue peafowl
The blue peafowl is renowned for the tail fan produced by males to seduce females. The male displays bright blue and green colours, while the female is dull in colour,...see file -
Bush dog
The bush dog has a reddish coat and a relatively short brown tail. It has a square head with small ears and short legs. The digits on its paws are connected by a...see file -
Capybara
Capybaras are semiaquatic animals and spend some of their time on land. They have partially webbed feet and particularly like bodies of water and marshes. To remain...see file -
Cattle egret
The cattle egret is a wader that has breeding plumage and winter plumage. During the breeding period, it displays orange-buff feathers on its head, back and breast....see file -
Children's Farm
The Children's Farm is an educational venue in which people of all ages can meet or re-meet the farm animals : goats, sheep, rabbits, pigs, chickens and pigeons....see file -
Chilean flamingo
The Chilean flamingo is one of 6 species of flamingo. To the casual observer it is very similar to the pink flamingo, only smaller. Characteristics of the Chilean...see file -
Crested caracara
The crested caracara is the largest and most widespread of the large group of land falcons known as caracaras. There are 8 different species. They are genetically...see file -
Demoiselle crane
The demoiselle crane is the smallest of all crane species. Its plumage is a pearl grey in colour, with black markings on its head, throat, breast and long foreneck....see file -
Eurasian eagle owl
This owl is classified among the super predators, which means it has no direct competitor and can also attack other raptors, including the peregrine falcon. It is...see file -
Eurasian lynx
The Eurasian lynx is a solitary animal that hunts by getting as close to its prey as possible without being detected. It uses the vegetation or any other feature...see file -
Gelada
Adult males, in contrast to females, are easy to recognise by the “cape” of long hair along their back, the red hourglass-shaped patch on their chest...see file -
Giraffe
The giraffe’s most highly developed sense is its sight. It can spot a man from 2 km away. Some people believe it can distinguish between different colours:...see file -
Golden-bellied capuchin
Golden-bellied capuchins live in groups of between 8 and 35 individuals based on a hierarchy, whereby the dominant male defends the group. The unity of the group...see file -
Guira cuckoo
Small in size, the guira cuckoo can be recognised by its long black tail with a white tip, and especially by the faintly orange crest on its head. It is a sociable...see file -
Hamadryas baboon
Hamadryas baboons live in groups averaging around 50 individuals. The tribe is dominated by a few large adult males who constantly remain close to the females. The...see file -
Harbour seal
Seals, in contrast to sea lions, have short snouts and v-shaped nostrils. They have very short front flippers with claws at the end, while their rear flippers are...see file -
Inca tern
A member of the larosterna genus, the Inca tern is among the most colourful and elegant of sea birds. The adult is slate grey in colour, with long white-tipped wings,...see file -
Lar gibbon
In the treetops, the lar gibbon swings from branch to branch or runs upright, rarely descending to the ground. Their method of locomotion is known as “brachiation”....see file -
Mandrill
The mandrill stands out due to its striking colours. The red and blue hues that symmetrically adorn its front and rump also constitute secondary sexual features...see file -
Mara
Maras usually live in mating pairs in small groups of 8 to 10 individuals, made up of adults and the offspring born during the year. These small groups sometimes...see file -
Meerkat
Meerkats, known as the “sentries of the desert”, live in colonies of up to 30 individuals. The group includes several males and females, as well as their...see file -
Muntjac
Reeves's muntjac is a small deer, one of 8 species of muntjac deer. It is believed to be the smallest and oldest deer in the world. Characteristics of Reeves's...see file -
Nyala
Male nyalas are tall animals with large ears, long horns and a ruffled coat. Juveniles and females are reddish-brown in colour and have no horns. They have well-developed...see file -
Oriental small-clawed otter
The oriental small-clawed otter is an aquatic mammal covered in thick waterproof fur. Most otters swim at the surface of the water with their head in the air and...see file -
Ostrich
The ostrich is the world’s largest living bird although it is flightless. However, it is tireless when it comes to walking and very good at running, reaching...see file -
Potamochoerus
This sociable animal lives in groups of between 6 and 20 individuals. It is primarily nocturnal and rests during the day in the mud. The male defends its harem,...see file -
Red panda
The red panda is a small mammal from Asia. It is resilient and is not afraid of the cold. Its semi-retractile claws enable it to climb trees. Its Chinese name translates...see file -
Rhea
Rheas are often compared to ostriches as they are unable to fly. Although they belong to the same family (ratites, or running birds), rheas have three toes on their...see file -
Ring-tailed lemur
The ring-tailed lemur is a social animal that lives in groups of between 12 and 24 individuals. These groups are based on a matriarchal hierarchy. The core of the...see file -
Scarlet ibis
Known locally as the “corocoro roja”, the scarlet ibis is a sociable bird and lives in colonies that can contain several thousand individuals. It has...see file -
Snow Leopard
The snow leopard’s coat can vary from a light to a smoky grey and sometimes even a creamy yellow. Distribution Snow leopards are found across...see file -
Snowy owl
Although the distinction between the male and female specimens of most raptors is not obvious at first glance (their size usually tells them apart), this is not...see file -
South American sea lion
The South American sea lion has the most feline features of all sea lions, with striking sexual dimorphism (males can be three times bigger than females). The adult...see file -
Southern ground hornbill
The Southern ground hornbill is the world’s largest hornbill. Characteristics of the Southern ground hornbill Southern ground hornbills have entirely...see file -
Squirrel monkey
Squirrel monkeys live in groups of up to 300 individuals (with multiple males and females). At dusk they gather on a tree to sleep, huddling close to one another...see file -
Sulphur-crested cockatoo
The sulphur-crested cockatoo is a large white parrot with a magnificent yellow crest on its head. The cockatoo keeps its crest folded back over the tip of its head...see file -
Sumatran tiger
It is impossible to confuse the tiger with any other cat: it is the largest of all and the only one covered in stripes. Its coat mimics the shadows and light of...see file -
Sun parakeet
Sun parakeets are lively, playful, curious and highly sociable birds. Characteristics of the Sun parakeet Sun parakeets are of average build but highly robust....see file -
Tapir
Tapirs (4 toes on their front hooves, 3 on the rear) are related to the equidae (horses, donkeys and zebras) and rhinoceros families. Together, these three families...see file -
White-collared lemur
Lemurs are the most endangered group of vertebrates on Earth. Characteristics of the white-collared lemur White-collared lemurs look a lot like collared brown...see file -
White stork
White and black in colour, with a large red bill, the white stork is the best-known member of the larger stork family. This symbol of birth is faithful and generally...see file -
Zebra of Grevy
Zebras are herbivores characterised by their black and white stripes, most of which are vertical. Female zebras are known as mares and their young as foals. There...see file