CERZA
- Company typePrivate
- Founded-
- HeadquartersHERMIVAL LES VAUX, France
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2C
- OfferingServices
CERZA firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- CERZA
- Legal name
- SAS CERZA
- Website
- https://cerza.com
- Company type
- Private
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
CERZA industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Zoological Park Services
- NAICS
- Zoos and Botanical Gardens (71213), Nature Parks and Other Similar Institutions (71219), Nature Parks and Other Similar Institutions (712190)
- SIC
- Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900), Services-Miscellaneous Amusement & Recreation (7990)
- akta.pro industry
- Safari Parks & Drive-Through Wildlife ParksTravel & Hospitality/Adventure, Amusement Parks & Ecotourism/Wildlife Sanctuaries, Conservation Parks & Reserves (Visitor Operations)Zoos, Aquariums & Botanical Gardens (Educational Collections)Wildlife Interpretation & Education Centers (Visitor Centers, Museums)Travel & Hospitality/Adventure, Amusement Parks & Ecotourism/Wildlife Sanctuaries, Conservation Parks & Reserves (Visitor Operations)Guided Wildlife Safaris & Game Drives (Sanctuary/Reserve-Based)Travel & Hospitality/Adventure, Amusement Parks & Ecotourism/Wildlife Sanctuaries, Conservation Parks & Reserves (Visitor Operations)Wildlife Sanctuaries & Rescue Centers (Visitor Operations)Travel & Hospitality/Adventure, Amusement Parks & Ecotourism/Wildlife Sanctuaries, Conservation Parks & Reserves (Visitor Operations)
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Where CERZA is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- HERMIVAL LES VAUX
- HQ country
- France
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices3 records
Markets served
CERZA business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2C
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others
Revenue model
- Ticket Sales: Primary revenue stream from individual and group admission tickets. Adult tickets at 26€, children's tickets at 18€, with reduced rates for disabled visitors (PSH).
- Annual Passes: Recurring membership revenue from annual pass holders (79€ adult, 55€ child) providing unlimited access throughout the season.
- Privilege Experiences: Premium visitor experiences including guided tours, behind-the-scenes access, animal feeding encounters, and VIP safaris priced from 149€ to 450€ per group.
- Restaurants and Catering: On-site dining facilities including the Pagode restaurant, generating food and beverage revenue during visits.
- Retail Shop: Gift shop at park entrance selling souvenirs, plush animals, and branded merchandise.
- Animal Sponsorship: Visitors can sponsor individual animals through CERZA Conservation, supporting conservation projects.
- Group Bookings: School groups, corporate events, seminars, and birthday parties generate revenue through dedicated pricing and animation packages.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Standard adult admission |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Reduced adult admission for disabled visitors |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Child admission |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Reduced child admission for disabled visitors |
| Subscription | Annual | Annual pass for adults |
| Subscription | Annual | Annual pass for children |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Privilege experiences starting price |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels4 records
Marketing channels10 records
CERZA product offering
Product offeringCore offering
CERZA operates a zoological park in Normandy, France, providing wildlife viewing experiences across nearly 80 hectares housing approximately 1,500 animals from 80+ species across five continents. Core offerings include two pedestrian circuits (Circuit Rouge and Circuit Jaune), a Safari Train, and premium add-on experiences such as keeper immersions, VIP privilege encounters, animal feeding sessions, and 3D cinema. The park generates revenue from admissions, annual passes, on-site dining, retail, group bookings, corporate events, school programs, and conservation sponsorship through CERZA Conservation.
Product overview
CERZA is a zoological park in Normandy, France, offering a comprehensive visitor experience centered around wildlife observation across five continents. The core offering includes two walking circuits (Circuit Rouge and Circuit Jaune) and a Safari Train that traverse enclosures housing approximately 1,500 animals across nearly 80 hectares. Premium add-on experiences include VIP Privileged Encounters, Keeper Immersion programs, 3D Cinema, and Animal Feeding sessions. The park operates the Cerza Safari Lodge for overnight stays and supports conservation efforts through CERZA Conservation, enabling donations and animal sponsorship. Additional services include a gift shop, restaurant facilities, school group educational programs, birthday celebrations, and corporate event hosting. The park is open from February 1 to November 30 annually.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Safari Train
Quantifiable outcome
- Near 80 hectares of naturalistic enclosures providing superior animal welfare conditions
Companies that use CERZA
Customer profileSegments4 records
Ideal customer profiles4 records
CERZA technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Integration3 records
CERZA partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
16 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.
- EAZA (European Association of Zoos and Aquariums)coreCERZA operates under EAZA guidelines and participates in European Endangered Species Programmes (EEPs) coordinated through the association. The park hosted the Felid TAG seminar in March 2025 with 40 experts from Europe, USA, and Saudi Arabia working on regional collection plans.
- UICN (International Union for Conservation of Nature)coreCollaboration on conservation strategies and species assessments. EAZA works in collaboration with IUCN on feline conservation programs, and CERZA participates in these initiatives.
- International Rhino FoundationcoreSupports transfer of Indian rhinos from Kaziranga to Manas National Park in India. CERZA Conservation has worked with IRF for 16 years supporting rhino protection globally.
- Polar Bears InternationalcoreConducts and supports scientific studies on polar bears, deploying collar transmitters to track animals in Hudson Bay. Provides educational materials for polar bear conservation awareness.
- WildCatscoreSupports Sumatra tiger conservation projects in Indonesia, working with Kerinci Seblat National Park. Conducts anti-poaching operations and community collaboration.
- Instituto de Pesquisas Ecológicas (IPE)coreLed by Patricia Medici, conducts tapir conservation research in Brazil's Pantanal since 1996. Collects ecological, demographic, and genetic data to evaluate tapir populations.
- Red Panda NetworkcoreProtects wild red pandas in Nepal through forest guard training, reforestation, anti-poaching teams, and community education programs.
- Village Tortues / SOS-TortuesminorMadagascar tortoise conservation center established 1998, supported by CERZA Conservation. Includes solar oven installation and reforestation programs.
- Projet Tatou GéantminorLed by Arnaud Desbiez, studies giant armadillos in Brazil. CERZA Conservation funds GPS collars, cameras, and conservation zone creation.
- Tu Tierra and ACOTURCHminorManage Chaparri Ecological Reserve (34,412 Ha) in Peru, protecting spectacled bears through bee conservation and biological corridor creation.
- ACOPAZOAminorColombian Association of Zoos coordinating white-handed tamarin protection. CERZA Conservation has supported the project with 23,000€ since 2005.
- HURO (Sauvegarde de la Vie Animale Arboricole)minorHoolock gibbon rescue and rehabilitation center in India created in 2006. Focuses on primate care, reintroduction, and local community education.
- ABConservationminorOnly association dedicated to binturong conservation, created in 2014. Uses camera trapping and radio tracking in Philippines.
- Action IndonesiaminorPartnership for babirusa and banteng conservation in Indonesia. Coordinates international breeding programs and anti-poaching efforts.
- Wilderness and Wildlife Conservation Trust (WWCT)minorStudies leopards in Sri Lanka since 2001, led by Andrew and Anjali Kittle. Conducts population estimation and habitat assessment.
- INCAB-IPÊminorBrazilian initiative for tapir conservation led by Patricia Medici, conducting field research in the Pantanal wetland region.
Scale indicators5 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights6 records
CERZA competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Pairi Daiza: Major Belgian zoo park with extensive animal collection, themed zones, on-site lodging, and immersive experiences. Comparable as a large-scale European zoo with diversified ticketing, F&B, and accommodation revenue.
- ZooParc de Beauval: One of the largest zoological parks in France, located in Saint-Aignan. Comparable as a multi-species zoo with premium experiences, lodging, and strong conservation credentials. Closest large-scale French benchmark for CERZA.
- Longleat Safari Park: UK safari park with drive-through wildlife experience, walking attractions, and on-site accommodation. Comparable safari park business model with multi-revenue-stream monetization.
- Bioparc de Doué-la-Fontaine: French zoological park focused on naturalistic enclosures and conservation. Comparable as a mid-sized French zoo emphasizing animal welfare and species preservation programs.
- Port Lympne Reserve: UK safari park and conservation reserve operated by the Aspinall Foundation with on-site lodging and rare species breeding programs. Comparable safari/conservation positioning with premium overnight experiences.
- Thoiry ZooSafari: French zoological park with drive-through safari component and walking circuits, located near Paris. Directly comparable to CERZA's safari park positioning with French family visitor base.
- Zoo d'Amiens: Regional French zoological park in northern France with similar family and educational visitor focus. Comparable as a smaller regional French zoo competing for the same family tourism segment.
- West Midland Safari Park: UK safari park with drive-through and walk-through animal experiences plus theme park elements. Comparable mid-sized European safari park with mixed ticketing and on-site F&B/retail.
Regional players
- Terra Natura Benidorm: Spanish zoological park with immersive multi-zone animal areas and conservation focus. Comparable themed-zone zoo model but operates in a different geography (Spain vs. France).
- Eifelzoo / Eifelpark: German regional wildlife park with safari-style drive-through and walking areas. Comparable safari park model but serves a different (German) geographic market.
Market position
Strengths4 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
CERZA social profiles
Digital presenceCERZA financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
CERZA leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles4 records
CERZA funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
CERZA M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
Frequently asked questions about CERZA
What does CERZA do?
CERZA operates a zoological park in Normandy, France, providing wildlife viewing experiences across nearly 80 hectares housing approximately 1,500 animals from 80+ species across five continents. Core offerings include two pedestrian circuits (Circuit Rouge and Circuit Jaune), a Safari Train, and premium add-on experiences such as keeper immersions, VIP privilege encounters, animal feeding sessions, and 3D cinema. The park generates revenue from admissions, annual passes, on-site dining, retail, group bookings, corporate events, school programs, and conservation sponsorship through CERZA Conservation.
Is CERZA a public or private company?
CERZA is a private company. It is classified as unknown and is currently operating.
When was CERZA founded?
CERZA was founded in -1. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is CERZA based?
CERZA is headquartered in HERMIVAL LES VAUX, France, in the Europe region.
How does CERZA make money?
Seven revenue lines are on record. Ticket Sales are the primary driver. The others are annual Passes, privilege Experiences, restaurants and Catering, retail Shop, animal Sponsorship and group Bookings.
Who are CERZA's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Pairi Daiza, ZooParc de Beauval, Longleat Safari Park, Bioparc de Doué-la-Fontaine, Port Lympne Reserve, Thoiry ZooSafari, Zoo d'Amiens and West Midland Safari Park. Regional players are Terra Natura Benidorm and Eifelzoo / Eifelpark.
Does CERZA have an API?
No public API is recorded for CERZA.
What industry is CERZA in?
CERZA's product category is Zoological Park Services. Its primary akta.pro industry code is THAAAFAD, Safari Parks & Drive-Through Wildlife Parks, with a secondary code of THAJADAL, Zoos, Aquariums & Botanical Gardens (Educational Collections). Its NAICS code is 71213 and its SIC code is 7900.