Paris Zoo
The Paris Zoo, also known as the Zoological Garden of Paris, is a must-see destination for any animal lover visiting the city of lights. The zoo, located in the heart of the city on the edge of the Bois de Vincennes, is home to over 1,000 different species of animals from all over the world, making it one of the most diverse zoos in Europe.
One of the main attractions at the Paris Zoo is the African Savannah, which houses a wide variety of African animals such as lions, giraffes, zebras, and elephants. Visitors can take a stroll through the savannah and get up close and personal with the animals, while also learning about their natural habitats and conservation efforts.
Another highlight of the zoo is the Aquarium Tropical, which features a wide variety of tropical fish and marine life, including sharks, rays, and colorful coral reef fish. The aquarium is also home to a variety of amphibians and reptiles, such as crocodiles and snakes, which are sure to fascinate visitors of all ages.
In addition to the animal exhibits, the Paris Zoo also offers a variety of educational and interactive experiences, such as guided tours and animal feeding sessions. Visitors can also take a ride on the zoo's miniature train, which takes them on a journey through the different animal habitats and provides a great overview of the zoo.
Overall, the Paris Zoo is a must-visit destination for anyone interested in learning about and experiencing the diverse animal kingdom. With its wide variety of animals, interactive experiences, and educational opportunities, it offers something for visitors of all ages and interests. So, make sure to add the Paris Zoo to your itinerary the next time you visit the city.
Ongoing Exhibitions
Exhibition: Minimal
Until: January 19th, 2026 (37 days remaining.)Description:
The Bourse de Commerce features an exhibition on minimal art. See pieces from the Pinault Collection and other collections, highlighting the movement's progress since the 1960s.
Exhibition: The People of Paris: 1926-1936
Until: February 7th, 2026 (56 days remaining.)Description:
Explore Paris's history through detailed resident records from the 1920s and 1930s. Learn about the people, their jobs, families, and neighborhoods from a century ago.
Exhibition: China: Traces of the Past
Until: March 15th, 2026 (92 days remaining.)Description:
Visit this exhibition to see ancient inscriptions on stone and bronze, found by scholars and archaeologist monks. You will also see a mix of calligraphy, painting, and stamping from 19th-century China.
Exhibition: Golden Books: Treasures from the Book Cabinet
Until: January 26th, 2026 (44 days remaining.)Description:
The gilded bindings in the Book Cabinet are being restored. See the unique decorations in the Duc d'Aumale's princely library.
Exhibition: The Destiny of a Princess of Monaco: at Chantilly
Until: January 4th, 2026 (22 days remaining.)Description:
Marie-Catherine of Brignole-Sale, Princess of Monaco and later Princess of Condé, turned Betz in France’s Oise region into a garden. Raised in Genoa, she later supported the arts in Paris and Chantilly.
Exhibition: Neighborhoods of Tomorrow
Until: March 29th, 2026 (106 days remaining.)Description:
The "Neighborhoods of Tomorrow" exhibition presents the outcomes of an international study on transforming urban neighborhoods sustainably. The exhibition highlights ten key sites in France.
Exhibition: Paris 1925: Art Deco and Its Architects
Until: March 29th, 2026 (106 days remaining.)Description:
Visit the Cité de l'architecture et du patrimoine to understand the impact of the 1925 Exposition on modern decorative arts and architecture. See exhibits located between the Grand Palais, the Invalides, and the Alexandre III Bridge.
Exhibition: Mute: Fabienne Verdier
Until: February 16th, 2026 (65 days remaining.)Description:
Visit the Cité de l'architecture et du patrimoine to see around forty paintings by Fabienne Verdier. These pieces are displayed alongside the medieval architecture collection.
Exhibition: Chromoscope
Until: February 16th, 2026 (65 days remaining.)Description:
"Chromoscope" presents 23 large paintings from private collections and foundations. See color field and post-painterly styles from 1955 to 1992.
Exhibition: Jardiner
Until: June 30th, 2026 (199 days remaining.)Description:
Visit the Cité des sciences et de l'industrie's exhibition on modern gardening. See how today's gardening addresses environmental, social, and health issues.
Exhibition: Dance
Until: June 28th, 2026 (197 days remaining.)Description:
Danser invites children aged 4 and over, as well as adults, to explore dance as participants and spectators. The tour features dynamic and contemplative dance installations, videos and interactive activities.
Exhibition: Dogs and Cats
Until: June 28th, 2026 (197 days remaining.)Description:
Discover how dogs and cats see the world and understand their actions. This exhibition, backed by the Fondation Adrienne et Pierre Sommer, provides valuable information in a light-hearted manner.
Exhibition: Space mission
Until: December 31st, 2025 (18 days remaining.)Description:
Step into the shoes of a spaceman and experience a daydream for the duration of your visit. Structured in five sections, the exhibition invites you to explore, travel, transit, stay and question. It offers an overview of the research, technologies and thinking behind space missions. The discovery of the reality and complexity of this field allows us to glimpse the opportunities offered by space, but also its limits.
Exhibition: Otobong Nkanga
Until: February 22nd, 2026 (71 days remaining.)Description:
The Musée d’Art Moderne de Paris hosts Otobong Nkanga's first solo show in Paris. See her paintings, installations, and performances focused on the connection between people and the land.
Exhibition: George Condo
Until: February 8th, 2026 (57 days remaining.)Description:
The Musée d’Art Moderne de Paris is organizing, in collaboration with the artist, the most significant exhibition to date of George Condo’s work. A painter, draftsman, and sculptor, George Condo has created a unique pictorial world, drawing inspiration from a profuse visual culture spanning Western art history, from the Old Masters to the present.
Exhibition: Dalí x Rubinstein: Crossed Illusions
Until: January 30th, 2026 (48 days remaining.)Description:
Dalí Paris presents "Dalí x Rubinstein – Crossed Illusions," featuring pieces by Salvador Dalí and Patrick Rubinstein. Visit the museum in Montmartre to see this art collection.
Exhibition: Disney: Tales of Magic
Until: December 31st, 2026 (383 days remaining.)Description:
Visit Disneyland® Park starting January 10, 2025, for a nighttime show. Enjoy classic and new stories brought to life.
Exhibition: Disney Enchanted Christmas
Until: January 6th, 2026 (24 days remaining.)Description:
Visit Disneyland® Paris for Disney Enchanted Christmas. See festive decorations, watch parades, and meet special characters.
Exhibition: Gerhard Richter
Until: March 2nd, 2026 (79 days remaining.)Description:
The Foundation showcases the works of Gerhard Richter, a German painter born in Dresden in 1932. The exhibition covers his career from his early days in Düsseldorf to his current life in Cologne.
Exhibition: Deserts
Until: April 19th, 2026 (127 days remaining.)Description:
The Deserts exhibition showcases the extreme environments of deserts and polar regions. Learn about the unique survival strategies of organisms in these harsh conditions.
Exhibition: Joyaux Dynastiques
Until: April 6th, 2026 (114 days remaining.)Description:
The exhibition showcases jewelry connected to historic figures like Empress Catherine II of Russia and Queen Victoria. You will see pieces that highlight their power and personal connections.
Exhibition: A Magical Winter at the Jardin d'Acclimatation
Until: January 4th, 2026 (22 days remaining.)Description:
Visit Jardin d'Acclimatation this winter for themed attractions and a musical tale. Participate in seasonal activities and entertainment.
Exhibition: Prehistoric Planet: Discovering Dinosaurs
Until: January 4th, 2026 (22 days remaining.)Description:
Watch Apple TV's Prehistoric Planet to see landscapes from 66 million years ago and dinosaurs that lived during that time. Gérard Lanvin narrates this documentary series.
Exhibition: My Name Is Orson Welles
Until: January 11th, 2026 (29 days remaining.)Description:
See the work of Orson Welles, including his 12 feature films. Learn about his career and his famous film, *Citizen Kane*.
Exhibition: Human Species / Fides
Until: March 8th, 2026 (85 days remaining.)Description:
The Musée de la Monnaie de Paris features an installation by the artist duo gethan&myles. This piece, created in collaboration with La Chorba, provides a thought-provoking look at social issues.
Exhibition: Drawings by the Carracci
Until: February 2nd, 2026 (51 days remaining.)Description:
Visit the Palazzo Farnese in Italy, home to the French Embassy. Inside, you will see a gallery with paintings by Annibale Carracci, his brother Agostino, and their pupils.
Exhibition: Jacques-Louis David
Until: January 26th, 2026 (44 days remaining.)Description:
The exhibition features an artist's work through six political regimes and the French Revolution. View pieces like a part of *Le Serment du Jeu de Paume* from the Louvre and the original *Marat assassiné* from Brussels.
Exhibition: The Fiery Paths of Creation
Until: March 15th, 2026 (92 days remaining.)Description:
Art appreciation has evolved since the 17th century. Today, people often focus on the success and beauty of an art piece or performance, without considering the extensive preparation behind it.
Exhibition: Hugo Decorateur
Until: April 26th, 2026 (134 days remaining.)Description:
At the Maison de Victor Hugo, you can view collections showcasing Victor Hugo's decoration work. Preserved items highlight this aspect of his creativity.
Exhibition: Magdalena Abakanowicz: The Thread of Existence
Until: April 12th, 2026 (120 days remaining.)Description:
See the contemporary sculptures and textile art by Polish artist Magdalena Abakanowicz. Visit the major exhibition of her works at the Musée Bourdelle in France.
Exhibition: Agnès Thurnauer
Until: February 8th, 2026 (57 days remaining.)Description:
The exhibition features contemporary works by Agnès Thurnauer and 18th-century art. See how modern pieces relate to and reinterpret historical artworks.
Exhibition: Nicolas Daubanes: A Contemporary Artist
Until: May 17th, 2026 (155 days remaining.)Description:
Visual artist Nicolas Daubanes showcases his sculptures, drawings, and photographs at the Musée de l'Armée. You can see how his works connect with the museum's exhibits on the history of conflicts.
Exhibition: Women MPs in 1945: From the Shadows to the Hemicycle
Until: March 8th, 2026 (85 days remaining.)Description:
The exhibition honors France's first female MPs. You will see objects and documents that show their parliamentary work and efforts toward equal political representation.
Exhibition: Mummies
Until: May 25th, 2026 (163 days remaining.)Description:
Discover the history and significance of mummification from different cultures in this exhibition. See mummified individuals and learn about the various practices used.
Exhibition: Michel Paysant: See Monet
Until: January 26th, 2026 (44 days remaining.)Description:
Michel Paysant creates art by collaborating with different fields, combining unrelated genres. He has developed a drawing technique that records his eye movements.
Exhibition: Berthe Weill: Avant-garde Gallery Owner
Until: January 26th, 2026 (44 days remaining.)Description:
In 1901, Berthe Weill opened a gallery at 25 rue Victor-Massé in the Pigalle district. She supported both well-known and lesser-known avant-garde artists of her time.
Exhibition: School of Paris: Marek Roefler Collection
Until: February 15th, 2026 (64 days remaining.)Description:
Learn about the "École de Paris," a group of foreign artists who settled in Montmartre and Montparnasse before World War I. See how these artists shaped Paris as a major art center.
Exhibition: Dragons
Until: March 1st, 2026 (78 days remaining.)Description:
You will learn about 5,000 years of Asian dragon history in this exhibition. The display is created with input from the National Palace Museum in Taipei, Taiwan.
Exhibition: Amazonia: Indigenous Creations and Futures
Until: January 18th, 2026 (36 days remaining.)Description:
The exhibition highlights perspectives from the indigenous communities of Amazonia. Discover a different view of this region that goes beyond common stereotypes.
Exhibition: Paul Troubetzkoy: Sculptor (1866-1938)
Until: January 11th, 2026 (29 days remaining.)Description:
The exhibition presents the career of an Italian-born artist recognized in Paris and the United States. Known for his portraits, he was popular among the elite and early American movie stars.
Exhibition: Sargent: The Paris Years (1874-1884)
Until: January 10th, 2026 (28 days remaining.)Description:
John Singer Sargent, an American artist, created significant works in the 19th and early 20th centuries, including the famous _Portrait of Madame X_. Though well-known in the US and UK, this exhibition aims to introduce his work to a wider European audience.
Exhibition: Georges de La Tour
Until: January 25th, 2026 (43 days remaining.)Description:
See the work of painter Georges de La Tour at the Musée Jacquemart-André. This exhibition features his rare and distinctive pieces known for their strong contrasts.
Exhibition: L’Empire du Sommeil
Until: March 1st, 2026 (78 days remaining.)Description:
This event looks at how sleep is shown in secular and religious art. Learn about the science, philosophy, and psychoanalysis of sleep and its impact on art.
Exhibition: Manga: A True Art Form!
Until: March 9th, 2026 (86 days remaining.)Description:
This winter, manga takes over the Musée Guimet. See your favorite characters in a special exhibition across all three floors of the museum.
Exhibition: POLARAKI: A Thousand Polaroids by Araki Nobuyoshi
Until: January 12th, 2026 (30 days remaining.)Description:
POLARAKI shows the work of a Japanese photographer using polaroid photography. See how polaroid images can be used in creative and experimental ways.
Exhibition: Guillermo Kuitca: Chapel
Until: November 29th, 2026 (351 days remaining.)Description:
Argentine artist Guillermo Kuitca has an installation in the chapel of the Hôtel Salé at the Musée National Picasso-Paris. The walls feature criss-cross lines, creating what Kuitca calls "cubistoid painting."
Exhibition: The Collection: Revoir Picasso
Until: March 12th, 2026 (89 days remaining.)Description:
On March 12, the Musée National Picasso-Paris will reopen its three-story collection to the public, following a year of celebrations and a standout exhibition honoring artist Sophie Calle.
Exhibition: Philip Guston: The Irony of History
Until: March 1st, 2026 (78 days remaining.)Description:
The Musée national Picasso-Paris will host an exhibition on Philip Guston's work. You will see drawings inspired by Philip Roth's *Our Gang* and paintings satirizing President Nixon's administration.
Exhibition: Raymond Pettibon: Underground
Until: March 1st, 2026 (78 days remaining.)Description:
The Musée national Picasso-Paris is showing seventy drawings and a dozen fanzines by American artist Raymond Pettibon. You can see Pettibon's unique works and viewpoints.
Exhibition: Rodin: Free Drawings
Until: March 1st, 2026 (78 days remaining.)Description:
The exhibition showcases over 70 drawings from the museum's collection by Rodin. You will see his early works and mature pieces that demonstrate his techniques and use of color.
Exhibition: Zadkine Art Deco
Until: April 12th, 2026 (120 days remaining.)Description:
In 2025, the Musée Zadkine will show over 90 pieces, including sculptures, objects, and furniture. You can learn about Ossip Zadkine's connections with major decorators from the 1920s and 1930s.
Exhibition: The Palais Garnier: 150 Years of a Legendary Theater
Until: February 15th, 2026 (64 days remaining.)Description:
Celebrate the 150th anniversary of the Palais Garnier by visiting the special exhibition. View a collection of paintings, drawings, posters, photos, books, manuscripts, costumes, and more that tell the story of the theater.
Exhibition: 1725: Native American Allies at the Court of Louis XV
Until: May 3rd, 2026 (141 days remaining.)Description:
The Château de Versailles and the Musée du Quai Branly - Jacques Chirac showcase an exhibition on Amerindian allies at the court of Versailles. Learn about the 18th-century ties between France and North America's indigenous nations.
Exhibition: The Grand Dauphin: Son of a King, Father of a King, but Never a King
Until: February 15th, 2026 (64 days remaining.)Description:
The Château de Versailles has an exhibition about the Grand Dauphin, Louis de France, the eldest son of Louis XIV. See nearly 250 works that tell the story of this prince who never became king.
Exhibition: Rick Owens: Temple of Love
Until: January 4th, 2026 (22 days remaining.)Description:
At the Palais Galliera in Paris, see the work of fashion designer Rick Owens, from his early days in Los Angeles to his recent collections. Observe how his designs are influenced by literature, modern art, and early Hollywood films.
Exhibition: Robert Badinter: Justice at Heart
Until: March 8th, 2026 (85 days remaining.)Description:
See Eric Fottorino's experiences with anti-Semitism during WWII and his stance against the death penalty. Learn about his family's heritage and his political work.
Exhibition: Pekka Halonen
Until: February 22nd, 2026 (71 days remaining.)Description:
Visit Le Petit Palais to view a collection of works by Finnish painter Pekka Halonen. Enjoy a retrospective showcasing his art and unique style.
Exhibition: Jean-Baptiste Greuze
Until: January 25th, 2026 (43 days remaining.)Description:
Jean-Baptiste Greuze was a prominent figure in 18th-century French art. His work was highly regarded by the public, critics, and top art collectors of his time.
Exhibition: Thoiry Lumières Sauvages
Until: March 8th, 2026 (85 days remaining.)Description:
Thoiry Lumières Sauvages features a Mexican Día de los Muertos theme this year. Walk a 3 km path to see nearly 3,000 light sculptures and hear matching sounds.
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