Zoo La Bourbansais

What Zoo La Bourbansais does

Zoo La Bourbansais is a privately held French zoological park and heritage estate operated as a SARL (limited liability company) under the legal name 'CHÂTEAU ET PARC ZOOLOGIQUE DE LA BOURBANSAIS', with registered capital of €209,120 and managed by Olivier de LORGERIL. The estate is located in Pleugueneuc, Brittany, midway between Rennes and Saint-Malo, and bundles three distinct offerings into a single ticket: a zoological park housing 400+ animals across 60+ species (including Colombian spider monkeys, Siberian tigers, hyacinth macaws, giant anteaters, and Ethiopian geladas), a XVI-XVII century château classified as a Monument Historique with formal gardens, and on-site accommodation in family gîtes. The park participates in European Endangered Species Programmes (EEP) under EAZA membership, with conservation outcomes including the January 2025 birth of three near-threatened South American mane wolf cubs.

The business generates revenue through a diversified set of streams: ticket sales with seasonal pricing (adults €24-26.90, children €17.50-18.50), premium experiential add-ons (Soigneur d'un Jour, Fauconnier d'un Jour, La Nuit des Prédateurs, Cani'Day, Du Potager à l'Assiette, birthday parties), on-site dining (full restaurant open 12h-14h plus snack bar), multi-night gîte accommodation starting at €50/night, and corporate/seminars/events including the upcoming Les Étoiles au Château ballet event scheduled for June 13-14, 2026. Distribution is direct-to-consumer via the official website (labourbansais.com), on-site ticket counters, and a dedicated commercial service for groups, schools, and CSE clients, complemented by regional tourism partnerships with the Office de Tourisme de Saint-Malo, Comité Départemental du Tourisme Haute Bretagne, and Comité Régional du Tourisme de Bretagne. Marketing spans owned social channels (Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, Pinterest, TikTok), email newsletters, and earned media.

The operation is seasonal, running February through November with annual closure in January. The company holds a 2-star Michelin Green Guide rating awarded in 2022 with the 'Vaut le détour' (Worth the Detour) label. Strategic partnerships include cultural associations KALAWEIT and Association culturelle de la Bourbansais (founded 1973), hospitality partner Le Coq Gadby, peer EAZA zoo Zooparc de Trégomeur, and technology vendors OVH and TickEthic. Revenue is not publicly disclosed and the company has no disclosed funding rounds, parent company, or M&A activity.

Name

Zoo La Bourbansais

Legal name

CHÂTEAU ET PARC ZOOLOGIQUE DE LA BOURBANSAIS

Website

https://labourbansais.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Zoo La Bourbansais operates a single-site zoological park, XVI-XVII century château, and historic gardens in Pleugueneuc, Brittany, serving families, school groups, and corporate clients via tickets, premium experiences, dining, and on-site gîte accommodation.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Zoological Park and Heritage Attraction

NAICS

Zoos and Botanical Gardens (71213), Nature Parks and Other Similar Institutions (712190)

SIC

Services-Miscellaneous Amusement & Recreation (7990), Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000)

akta.pro primary industry

Zoo & Aquarium Parks (Ticketed Wildlife Attractions) (THAJAEAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Zoos, Aquariums & Botanical Gardens (Educational Collections) (THAJADAL), Birding & Wildlife Observation Lodges (THAGAIAK)

Keywords

• Zoological park services
• Heritage castle tours
• Historical garden visits
• Family leisure attractions
• Wildlife conservation experiences

Headquarters

HQ city

Pleugueneuc

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Ticket Sales: Entry fees to the zoological park, castle, and gardens. Pricing varies by season with peak summer rates of €26.90 for adults and €18.50 for children.
2. On-site Experiences: Premium experiences including Soigneur d'un Jour (Keeper for a Day), Fauconnier d'un Jour (Falconer for a Day), La Nuit des Prédateurs (Night of Predators), birthday parties, and themed events.
3. Restaurant and Snack Services: On-site dining including a full restaurant (open 12h-14h) and snack bar operating 11h30-18h30 in summer.
4. Accommodation: On-site gîtes (family cottages) available for overnight stays, with direct access to the zoo and castle.
5. Events and Seminars: Corporate events, seminars, team building activities, and cultural events including Les Étoiles au Château ballet performances and Festival des Plantes seasonal celebrations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Zoo La Bourbansais operates a combined zoological park, historic château (XVI-XVII centuries, classified as a Historical Monument), and classified historical gardens in Pleugueneuc, Brittany. The park houses over 400 animals across 60+ species, participates in European Endangered Species Programmes (EEP), and offers immersive experiences including keeper-for-a-day programs, falconry shows, themed events, on-site dining, family gîtes (cottages), and corporate event hosting on a single combined ticket.

Product overview

Zoo La Bourbansais is a combined zoological park and historic château offering a unified leisure experience. The core offering consists of three main components: the Parc Zoologique (zoo with 400+ animals across 60+ species participating in European conservation programmes), the Château de la Bourbansais (16th-17th century castle classified as a Historical Monument), and the historic Gardens. The park enhances the core experience with immersive add-on modules including animal care experiences (Zookeeper for a Day, Falconer for a Day), nocturnal observation events (Night of Predators), culinary garden experiences (From Garden to Plate), dog-friendly activities (Cani'Day), birthday celebrations, and on-site accommodations in family gîtes. Additional facilities include a restaurant, play areas, and seasonal cultural events such as the Plant Festival and Les Étoiles au Château cultural performances.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Parc Zoologique (Zoological Park)

Quantifiable outcome

• Birth of 3 mane wolf cubs in January 2025 demonstrates successful breeding programme for this near-threatened South American species

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Core technology

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Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Office de Tourisme de Saint MalominorGTM or Marketing PartnerRegional tourism partnership promoting the zoo as a destination for Saint-Malo visitors. Located at Esplanade Saint-Vincent, 35400 Saint Malo.
• Comité Départemental du Tourisme Haute Bretagne / Ille et VilaineminorGTM or Marketing PartnerDepartmental tourism committee promoting regional attractions including La Bourbansais to visitors of Ille-et-Vilaine.
• Comité Régional du Tourisme de BretagneminorGTM or Marketing PartnerRegional tourism board promoting Brittany attractions to broader audience.
• Association KALAWEITcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCultural animation and biodiversity conservation association that supports conservation projects both within the park and internationally. Founded to support cultural events at the château and gardens while funding global biodiversity conservation efforts including SVAA and HURO projects.
• Association culturelle de la BourbansaiscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCultural association created in 1973 organizing the annual 'Festival Plantes et Saveurs au Potager' (last weekend of September) celebrating garden knowledge and ancient fruits/vegetables, plus thematic garden days and heritage craft events.
• Le Coq Gadby (Hotel Restaurant)minorGTM or Marketing Partner4-star hotel and gastronomic restaurant in Rennes, partner for Festival des Plantes et Saveurs au Potager events, featuring star chef Julien Lemarié's ephemeral gastronomic restaurant using herbs from La Bourbansais gardens.
• Zooparc de TrégomeurminorOthersZoological park in Côtes d'Armor, 10 minutes from Saint-Brieuc, sharing similar conservation values and EAZA membership. Both parks participate in European Endangered Species Programmes (EEP).

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Ménagerie du Jardin des Plantes: Historic zoo within the Jardin des Plantes in Paris, operated by the Muséum national d'Histoire naturelle. Comparable zoo + heritage garden combination, but centrally located with very different scale and visitor dynamics.
• ZooParc de Beauval: France's largest zoological park in Saint-Aignan, Loir-et-Cher, with 35,000+ animals including giant pandas. Far larger scale and brand, but operates on the same ticketed leisure/wildlife model and serves a similar family tourist demographic.
• Parc Zoologique de Paris: National zoological park operated by the Muséum national d'Histoire naturelle in Paris, featuring immersive biozones and conservation programs. Major incumbent in French zoo market; comparable on conservation positioning, far larger in scale.
• Zoo d'Amnéville: Large zoological park in Amnéville, Lorraine, with 360+ species and significant visitor infrastructure. Comparable wildlife park experience serving family leisure segments, broader portfolio and scale.

Others

• Château de Chambord: Major French historical château and heritage tourist destination in Loir-et-Cher. Comparable on the heritage tourism / château visitation axis of La Bourbansais' offering, though not a zoological operator.

Direct peers

• Zooparc de Trégomeur: Zoological park in Côtes d'Armor, Brittany — already a partner/peer park per company data — with similar EEP membership and conservation values. Directly comparable in size, region, and EAZA-affiliated zoological park positioning.
• Réserve Zoologique de la Haute-Touche: Zoological reserve of the Muséum national d'Histoire naturelle in Obterre, Indre — focused on European and exotic ungulates and conservation. Comparable EEP-participating zoo with similar conservation-led positioning.
• Pairi Daiza: Large zoological and botanical garden in Brugelette, Belgium — combines immersive animal habitats with heritage gardens and accommodation. Comparable integrated zoo + gardens + lodging experience with similar conservation emphasis.
• Bioparc de Doué-la-Fontaine: Mid-sized French zoological park in Maine-et-Loire combining immersive animal habitats with troglodyte (cave) heritage site. Comparable boutique-scale zoo with strong conservation positioning and multi-experience ticket offering.
• Parc de Branféré: Wildlife and botanical park in Le Guerno, Morbihan, Brittany — same region as La Bourbansais — combining animal park, gardens, and château-style heritage. Comparable product mix (zoo + gardens + experiences) and similar target segments (families, school groups) make it the closest direct regional peer.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCIZuRW0U3DXDLYeTue3eryQ
• Facebookfacebook.com/labourbansais
• Instagraminstagram.com/domainedelabourbansais
• Pinterestpinterest.fr/labourbansais
• TikToktiktok.com/@labourbansais
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/zoo-la-bourbansais

Compliance1 record

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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