Parc des Félins
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| Date opened | October 14, 2006 |
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| Location |
Lumigny-Nesles-Ormeaux, Seine-et-Marne, France |
| Coordinates | 48°42′34″N 2°57′24″E / 48.709456°N 2.956738°ECoordinates: 48°42′34″N 2°57′24″E / 48.709456°N 2.956738°E |
| Land area | 60 hectares (148 acres) |
| No. of animals | 140 |
| No. of species | 30 |
| Memberships | EAZA |
| Website | www |
Parc des Félins is a zoological park in France dedicated to the breeding and conservation of wild members of the cat family. It is located in the commune of Lumigny-Nesles-Ormeaux in Seine-et-Marne, about 53.6 km (33.3 mi) southeast of Paris.
The park covers an area of 60 hectares (150 acres). Of the 41 recognized species of felines in the world, the park has 30 different species and subspecies, with a total of 140 cats.
The park opened to the public on October 14, 2006. Originally, the majority of the animals came from the Parc d'Aulneau, which was deemed too small to house this many animals.
The park's philosophy is to provide for the well-being of the animals, and to provide an environment conducive to their reproduction. The enclosures were studied in depth to ensure the optimal environmental conditions of each animal.
The park is divided into four geographic areas. Each animal's area is accompanied by an illustrated board with the name and description of the animal, the specifics of the animal's enclosure, and the dangers to the animal in its natural environment.
The European circuit begins at the enclosure of the cheetahs. There are only two enclosures in this circuit, located in the woods, and they are occupied by wildcats (Felis silvestris silvestris) and Eurasian lynx (Lynx lynx lynx).
At the start of the visit one begins with the South African cheetahs (Acinonyx jubatus jubatus) which have an enclosure roomy enough for them to run. At the end of the cheetah enclosure, the European circuit begins to the left. By going straight on the African circuit and travel along the enclosure of the Katanga lions (Panthera leo bleyenberghi). At the end of the enclosure one can either turn and start the Asian circuit to the right or start the American circuit to the left.
The African circuit continues to the left and the first enclosure is occupied by servals (Leptailurus serval). On both sides of the way we first see the sand cats (Felis margarita), then the African wildcats (Felis silvestris gordoni) and the Persian leopards (Panthera pardus saxicolor), and finally the caracals (Caracal caracal).
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