Former zoo in Parc Longchamp revived in absolutely original way.
An integral part of Parc Longchamp (Longchamp park) the zoo was opened in 1854 but closed in 1987. In 2013 when Marseille was European Capital of Culture, abandoned cages were repopulated with artificial brightly-coloured animals made from fiberglass. This project created a unique zoo with permanent exhibition of more than 120 life-size animals and is a great example of a modern way to preserve heritage and memory.
Funny Zoo
Blvd du Jardin Zoologique, 13004 Marseille, France
Opening times
January-February, 08:00 - 17:15
March-April, 08:00 - 18:45
May-August 08:00 - 19:45
September-October, 8:00 - 18:45
November-December, 8:00 - 17:15