Face-to-face with life-sized dinosaurs
Dino Zoo Saint-Remèze: A prehistoric adventure for the whole family! Discover life-sized dinosaurs, dig for fossils, and learn about prehistoric times. Located near Camping Arleblanc in the Ardèche.
A prehistoric encounter between the oak trees
Brace yourself for a fascinating journey millions of years back in time. A pleasant drive from Camping Arleblanc, in the middle of the sun-drenched landscape of Saint-Remèze, the giants of prehistoric times come back to life in the Dino Zoo. This theme park combines playful excitement with fascinating natural history, making it a fantastic destination for young explorers and families looking for an active getaway.
Face to face with roaring giants
Walking along the shady forest paths you will discover dozens of life-size reconstructions of prehistoric reptiles. From the imposing hunter Tyrannosaurus Rex and the armored Stegosaurus to the gigantic long-necked and horned Triceratops: the models are crafted with striking detail. Several specimens move and emit impressive primal sounds as soon as you walk past, making it feel like you are actually walking through a prehistoric forest.
Digging up and searching for fossils yourself
The park invites children to get active themselves. Young adventurers can dig in a special sand zone with brushes and shovels for hidden skeletons and fossils, just like real paleontologists do. Spread across the site, an interactive treasure hunt challenges the whole family to pay close attention, while a well-arranged museum building provides insight into the transition from prehistoric times to the origins of the earth. In between, the youngest visitors can burn off their energy in a specially equipped dino playground with safe climbing and clambering equipment.
Learning about prehistoric times in a playful way
In addition to excitement, education is central to the park. There are clear signs along the walking routes with information about the diet, habitat and hunting behavior of each species. Children learn how fossils are preserved and discover what theories exist about the sudden extinction of these mighty rulers of the Earth.
Combine with the underground world of Aven Marzal
The animal and dinosaur park is located on the same grounds as the famous cave of Aven Marzal. This means you can perfectly combine the adventure in the forest with an impressive descent into the earth, where you walk between ancient stalactites and stalagmites and visit the museum of the subterranean world. Together this forms a particularly complete day program near the entrance to the Gorges de l’Ardèche.
Practical information
The Dino Zoo in Saint-Remèze is open from April to November and easily accessible by car from Camping Arleblanc. The park offers favorable combination tickets for both the dinosaur forest and the stalactite cave. Feel free to ask at the reception of our campsite for more information about entrance fees, visiting times and tips for the route.
Dino Zoo & Aven Marzal, Route des Gorges, 07700 Saint-Remèze, Tel: +33 (0)4 75 04 12 45. Click for more information.
