Les jardins animaliers Biotropica

What Les jardins animaliers Biotropica does

Les jardins animaliers Biotropica is a privately-held zoological park located within the Base de Loisirs de Léry Poses in Val de Reuil, Normandy, France. Originally opened on September 7, 2012 as "La serre zoologique BIOTROPICA" and rebranded in 2021, the park houses approximately 200 animal species across nine themed universes anchored by a 5,000 m² tropical greenhouse (La Serre Tropicale). Other zones include the African Bush, Australian Bush, Asian Garden, Penguin Cove, Squirrel Monkey Forest, Giant Anteater Pampa, Pelican Lake, and Children's Farm. The company is structured as a Société par Actions Simplifiée (SAS) under President François Huyghe, employs 19-21 permanent staff supplemented by seasonal workers, and holds memberships in EAZA and AFdPZ along with the Normandie Qualité Tourisme certification.

The business operates a direct-to-consumer, ticket-based revenue model combining individual admissions (adult €18.50, child €13.50, free under 3), annual passes (adult €55, child €40), premium experiences (Keeper for a Day at €120/person), and adjacent F&B services including the Ravenala eco-responsible restaurant, Snack La Terrasse, and Snack Glaces. Secondary revenue streams include group bookings with discounted school rates from €9.50/child, corporate seminars at €45-55/person with capacity up to 110, birthday packages from €20-28/child, pedagogical workshops (€79/class), and team-building activities. Distribution is entirely first-party via the Tickeasy e-commerce platform, at-the-gate box office, and dedicated reservation forms for schools, leisure centers, employee committees, and corporate clients. The Association des Amis de Biotropica (founded 2014) channels visitor donations toward international conservation programs (Komodo Survival Program, Red Panda Network, ICAS, Proyecto Titi, Bat Conservation International).

Recent operational expansion has been the primary growth lever: La Pampa des Tamanoirs opened in 2022, La Forêt des Saïmiris in 2023, and the Sanctuaire des Gavials du Gange in 2025 — the latter housing critically endangered Gharials, Orlitia tortoises, Mekong Giant Catfish, and White-winged Ducks. The park has achieved notable breeding milestones including the first Livingstone's fruit bat birth on continental Europe (Feb 2025), the first tamanoir baby in Normandy (Jul 2023), and 20 African long-nosed crocodile births since 2015.

Name

Les jardins animaliers Biotropica

Legal name

BIOTROPICA

Website

https://biotropica.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Les jardins animaliers Biotropica is a privately-held zoological park in Normandy, France, operating nine themed ecosystems across an outdoor trail and a 5,000 m² tropical greenhouse with ~200 animal species, serving families, schools, corporate groups, and employee committees via ticketed admissions, annual passes, and on-site F&B.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Val de Reuil

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Ticket Sales: Admission tickets for individual visitors and groups. Standard adult tickets at €18.50, child tickets (3-11) at €13.50. Reduced mobility rates available. Group rates starting from €9.50 per child for school groups.
2. Annual Memberships: Annual pass valid for 1 year, nominative with photo. Adult pass €55, child pass €40. Provides unlimited access to the park for 1 year.
3. On-site Dining: Restaurant Ravenala (eco-responsible cuisine with local/seasonal products), Snack La Terrasse (seasonal fast food with lake view), Snack Glaces (ice cream kiosk near children's farm). Catering for groups and seminars also available.
4. Birthday Packages: Privilege birthday packages for children aged 3-11, including all-inclusive formula (€28/child) and formula without workshop (€20/child). Additional options for workshops (€79/group) and snacks (€7.50/person).
5. Keeper for a Day Experience: Premium 'Soigneur d'un jour' experience at €120/person (€25 of which is donated to the Friends of Biotropica Association). Includes afternoon with animal care team from 13h30 to 17h30.
6. Corporate Seminars and Events: Corporate seminar packages including 'Access' all-inclusive day at €55/person or €45/half-day, with meeting room rental, café accueils, lunch, and park access. Team building activities (€12-14/person), Biotropic'Quizz (€150/group), guided tours (€79/group). Christmas trees and private evening events also offered.
7. Pedagogical Workshops: Educational animations for school groups (€79/supplement per class of up to 30 children). Guided tours for groups from 5ème level and up (€79/group). Home-made picnics available for order (€5 for children, €7.50 for adults).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Les jardins animaliers Biotropica operates a zoological park in Val de Reuil, Normandy, France, housing approximately 200 animal species across 9 themed universes (tropical greenhouse, African bush, penguin cove, anteater pampa, squirrel monkey forest, Australian bush, Asian garden, pelican lake, children's farm). The core offering is park admission complemented by ancillary paid experiences including guided feeding sessions, keeper-for-a-day programs, children's birthday parties, school pedagogical workshops, team-building activities, and corporate seminar packages, plus on-site food and beverage at Restaurant Ravenala (Ravenala restaurant) and seasonal snack outlets.

Product overview

Les jardins animaliers Biotropica is a zoological park in Val de Reuil, Normandy, France, opened September 7, 2012. The main offering is the zoo itself with approximately 200 animal species across 9 themed universes: La Serre Tropicale (tropical greenhouse), La Brousse Africaine (African bush), La Crique des Manchots (penguin cove), La Pampa des Tamanoirs (anteater pampa), La Forêt des Saïmiris (squirrel monkey forest), Le Bush Australien (Australian bush), Le Jardin d'Asie (Asian garden), Le Lac des Pélicans (pelican lake), and La Ferme des Enfants (children's farm). The park operates year-round with varying seasonal hours and offers supplementary experiences including Ravenala eco-responsible restaurant, snack facilities, animal feeding sessions, keeper-for-a-day experiences, birthday packages, pedagogical animations for schools, adult team building activities, and corporate seminars. Annual passes and group bookings are also available.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Les jardins animaliers Biotropica (Park Admission) Main zoological park offering 3-4 hour immersive visit through 9 themed universes with approximately 200 animal species including mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, fish, and invertebrates; suitable for individual visitors, families, and groups.
• Abonnement Annuel (Annual Membership) Annual pass valid for 1 year from purchase date, nominative with photo taken on-site; adult pass €55 and child pass €40; provides unlimited access to the park.
• Soigneur d'un Jour (Keeper for a Day) Full-day premium animal keeper experience for ages 12+ from 13h30 to 17h30 at €120 per person (€25 of which is donated to Amis de Biotropica Association); participants accompany keepers in meal preparation, habitat cleaning, animal observation, enrichment, and feeding demonstrations.
• Goûters des Animaux (Animal Feeding Sessions) Interactive animal feeding sessions where visitors observe and feed specific species including Rainbow Lorikeets, Meerkats, Asian Small-clawed Otters, Humboldt Penguins, Red Piranhas, Giant Pacu, Arapaima, Indented Tortoise, Lyle's Flying Fox, and Ganges Gharial.
• Anniversaire Privilège (Birthday Party Packages) Birthday party packages for children ages 3-11 including park entry, 3-hour visit, snacks, decorated table with balloons, quiz booklet, and optional themed workshop ('Qui mange quoi?' or 'Tu m'as bien regardé?'); all-inclusive formula at €28/child and without-workshop formula at €20/child.
• Animations Pédagogiques (Educational Workshops) Curriculum-aligned educational workshops for school groups (cycles 1-3) including programs such as 'A plumes, à poils et à écailles' (ages 3-5), 'Quoi de n'oeuf?' (ages 6-8), 'L'Arbre de l'évolution' (ages 9-11); €79 per class of up to 30 children; guided tours for middle school students.
• Animations pour Adultes (Adult Team-Building Activities) Adult activities including Team Building Treasure Hunt (1h30, €12/person), Team Building Self-Transcendence (1h30, €14/person), Biotropic'Quizz (€150/group), and Guided Tours (1h30, €69/group of 30).
• Séminaires d'Entreprise (Corporate Seminars) Corporate seminar packages including 'Access' all-inclusive formula at €55/person full day or €45/person half-day, with coffee reception, meeting room rental (capacity up to 110 people), lunch (entry+main+dessert+coffee), and park access; à la carte breakfast, coffee breaks, and team building.
• Visite VIP Conservation (VIP Conservation Tour) VIP conservation tour experience offering guided immersion into the zoo's conservation and breeding programs.
• Ravenala Restaurant Eco-responsible on-site restaurant featuring homemade dishes with fresh, local, seasonal products from sustainable fishing and free-range farming; zero plastic and no palm oil; adult menus €7.90-€22.90 and child menu €9.90.
• Snack La Terrasse Seasonal snack bar with lake view offering fast-food style meals; open during high season including spring vacation and all of July-August.
• Snack Glaces Ice cream and slush snack kiosk located near the children's farm, open July 15 to August 15.

Quantifiable outcome

• First birth of Livingstone's giant fruit bat on continental Europe in February 2025
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Integration3 records

Partnerships

18 partnerships are on record, tiered core, moderate and minor.

• Komodo Survival ProgramcoreOthers · 1 January 2024The Amis de Biotropica association donated €4,500 total to conservation associations in 2024, including support to the Komodo Survival Program. €1,000/year is consistently donated to the Komodo dragon program since 2018.
• Red Panda NetworkcoreOthers · 1 January 2024The Amis de Biotropica association donated €4,500 total to conservation associations in 2024, including a portion to Red Panda Network for red panda protection.
• ICAS (Instituto de Conservation de Animales Silvestres)coreOthers · 1 January 2024The Amis de Biotropica association donated €4,500 total to conservation associations in 2024, including ICAS for tamanoir/giant anteater protection.
• Proyecto TitimoderateOthers · 1 January 2022The Amis de Biotropica association donated €4,000 to conservation associations in 2022, including Proyecto Titi for cotton-top tamarin preservation. The park also had cotton-top tamarin births (April 2021).
• Kimboza Forest Gecko ProjectmoderateOthers · 1 January 2022The Amis de Biotropica association donated €4,000 to conservation associations in 2022, including the Kimboza Forest Gecko Project for the protection of the Tanzanian blue gecko.
• Bat Conservation InternationalcoreOthers · 1 January 2018In 2018, the Amis de Biotropica association made its first donation of €370 to Bat Conservation International, supporting global bat conservation and awareness. Funded by visitor donations during Toussaint (All Saints) 2017 holidays.
• EAZA (European Association of Zoos and Aquaria)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBiotropica is a member of EAZA, which organizes bi-annual conservation campaigns (e.g., Silent Forest 2017-2019). EAZA coordinates European breeding programs (studbooks) and conservation initiatives. Biotropica participates in EAZA campaigns, setting up information stands and fundraising activities.
• AFdPZ (Association Française des Parcs Zoologiques)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBiotropica is a member of AFdPZ, the French Zoo Association. The association coordinates national conservation and breeding programs for French zoological parks.
• Base de Loisirs de Léry PosescoreOthersBiotropica is located within the Base de Loisirs de Léry Poses leisure area. Shared parking facility (paid). Special offer on chalets combining Biotropica visits with accommodation. GPS address: La Coudrette, Val de Reuil (27100).
• Bouchons 276minorGTM or Marketing PartnerAssociation supporting the annual Dreamnight at the Zoo event for chronically ill and disabled children. Provides sponsorship enabling the event. Other partners include police nationale, firefighters, and local authorities.
• Vallée des Singes (Romagne)minorOthersSquirrel monkeys (Saïmiris du Pérou) were acquired from Vallée des Singes in Romagne for the new Forêt des Saïmiris enclosure at Biotropica.
• ZOA ParcminorOthersA male squirrel monkey named Yamango was acquired from ZOA Parc to join the breeding group of females from Vallée des Singes at Biotropica.
• Domaine Zoologique de PescherayminorOthersCrab-eating raccoons (Ratons crabiers) were acquired from the Domaine Zoologique de Pescheray in spring 2023 for the new Forêt des Saïmiris outdoor enclosure.
• Département de l'EuremoderateOthersLocal government partner of Biotropica, contributing to regional tourism and leisure development in Normandy.
• CCI Normandie (Chambre de Commerce et d'Industrie)minorOthersRegional Chamber of Commerce and Industry partner listed among Biotropica's partners.
• Agglomération Seine-EuremoderateOthersAgglomération Seine-Eure local authority partner of Biotropica, located in the same territory as Val de Reuil.
• Région NormandiemoderateOthersNormandy Regional Council partner, contributing to regional tourism promotion and economic development.
• Ville de Val de ReuilmoderateOthersCity of Val de Reuil, the municipality where Biotropica is located, listed as a partner.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves12 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Zoo d'Amiens: Municipal French zoological park with themed universes and conservation programs. Comparable as a regional French zoo serving family and school audiences with curriculum-linked educational workshops.
• Zoo de Doué-la-Fontaine / Bioparc: Mid-sized French zoological park with troglodyte enclosures, themed areas, and strong conservation programs. Closely comparable to Biotropica in scale, single-site model, EAZA membership, and family/school target audience.
• ZOA Parc: French zoological park focused on primates and tropical species. Comparable in scale, business model, and target audience, and an actual animal exchange partner of Biotropica.
• Zoo de la Flèche: Privately operated French zoological park of comparable size featuring ~1,500 animals across themed areas, with premium experiences and educational programming. Directly comparable in business model and market positioning to Biotropica.
• Vallée des Singes: Monkey-focused zoological park in Romagne, France, also EAZA-affiliated. Directly comparable as a single-site French zoological park and an actual animal exchange partner of Biotropica for squirrel monkeys.
• Réserve Africaine de Sigean: French zoological park with drive-through and walking sections featuring African species. Comparable in scale and family target market, with similar mix of themed zones, education, and on-site dining.

Broad incumbents

• Pairi Daiza: Belgium's largest zoological park and one of Europe's top-rated zoos. Comparable in offering (themed worlds, lodging, premium experiences, conservation) but operates at materially larger scale with overnight accommodations.
• Zoo de La Palmyre: One of France's most-visited private zoos with a broad species collection and conservation focus. Comparable in business model (ticketed zoo, education programs, EAZA member) and target audience (families, schools) but at much larger scale and in a different region.
• ZooParc de Beauval: France's largest zoological park and a leading European destination. Comparable as a ticketed zoological park offering species exhibits, conservation programs, and premium visitor experiences, though far larger in scale, headcount, and revenue than Biotropica.
• Ménagerie du Jardin des Plantes: Historic Paris zoo operated by the National Museum of Natural History. Comparable as a ticketed zoological collection with conservation and education missions, but publicly operated and located in central Paris with a different visitor demographic.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/biotropicaennormandie
• Instagraminstagram.com/parcbiotropica
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/les-jardins-animaliers-biotropica

Compliance3 records

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