Thoiry Zoo

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Thoiry Zoo is a wildlife park located in the Yvelines department, in the Île-de-France region. It is known for its drive-through safari, which allows visitors to observe many animals in large open spaces, as well as for its walking park and gardens. It is a popular family outing that combines discovering wildlife, walking in the heart of nature, and raising awareness about species protection.

Where is Thoiry Zoo located?

Thoiry Zoo is located in Thoiry, in the Yvelines department (78), in the Île-de-France region, west of Paris. The address of Wow Safari Thoiry is: 2 rue du Pavillon de Montreuil, 78770 Thoiry.

Opening hours and prices

Wow Safari Thoiry is open every day from Monday to Sunday. Opening hours change depending on the season:

January 1 – March 31: open from Monday to Sunday from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., last admission at 4:00 p.m.
April 1 – June 30: open from Monday to Sunday from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., last admission at 5:00 p.m.
July 1 – August 31: open from Monday to Sunday 9:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., last admission at 5:30 p.m.
September 1 – October 31: open from Monday to Sunday from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., last admission at 5:00 p.m.
November 1 – December 31: open from Monday to Sunday from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., last admission at 4:00 p.m.

For prices, several ticket options are available:

Liberty Ticket (Valid every opening day)

Child (3 to 10 years): €25
Adult (from 11€): €34

Smart Ticket ( To be purchased at least 7 days before your visit)

Child (3 to 10 years): €21
Adult (from 11€): €30

1-day Family Pack Tickets (Dated tickets valid for 2 adults + 3 children)

Family pack: €118

How do you get to Thoiry Zoo by public transport?

To get to Thoiry Zoo by public transport, here are the available options:

Take the Transilien J or N to Mantes la Jolie Station then take bus 7818 to Mairie stop. Thoiry Zoo is a 2-minute walk away.
Take the RER C to Saint Quentin en Yvelines Station then take bus 7818 to Mairie stop. Thoiry Zoo is a 2-minute walk away.
Take the TER from Saint-Lazare Station to Mantes la Jolie Station then take bus 7818 to Mairie stop. Thoiry Zoo is a 2-minute walk away.

What to do around Thoiry Zoo?

Here are a few cultural ideas for things to do near Thoiry Zoo:

Thoiry Castle: this is the most obvious cultural visit, with its Renaissance castle, family history, and gardens.
The surrounding castles: nearby, you can notably find Beynes Castle, as well as other castles in the area such as Le Buat, Agnou, or Wideville.
Rambouillet: at a reasonable distance, it is a good idea to round out the day with a broader heritage visit.