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Parc Animalier de Sainte-Croix

Moselle  >  France

Lake around a wildlife park with very nice walks.

Added* by Isaak Marlin
Most recent update 3 február 2026

Description

The Parc Animalier de Sainte-Croix is renowned for its commitment to conservation and providing natural habitats for European wild animals. Covering about 120 hectares, the park offers large, naturalistic enclosures that closely resemble the animals’ native environments. Visitors can explore the park via well-maintained walking paths. There are many Barna kánya and Vörös kánya easily observable. Fehér gólya are also there in large numbers, as well as Bíbic.

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Français: Lac autour du parc animalier, très jolies balade. Il y a beaucoup de Barna kánya et de Vörös kánya facilement observable. Les Fehér gólya y sont également en grand nombre, ainsi que les Bíbic.

Details

Access

Parc Animalier de Sainte-Croix is located near the village of Rhodes. The park has a big parking. Press P on the map for directions. The park is generally open from 10:00 to 18:00 on weekdays. On weekends, during school vacations, and on public holidays, the park opens earlier at 09:15. Entry fee 32€ (2026).

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Français: Le Parc Animalier de Sainte-Croix est situé près du village de Rhodes. Il y a un garage tout proche.

Terrain and Habitat

Forest , Wetland , Lake , Pond

Conditions

Flat , Open landscape

Circular trail

Yes

Is a telescope useful?

Can be useful

Good birding season

All year round

Best time to visit

Autumn migration , Spring , Spring migration

Route

Wide path

Difficulty walking trail

Average walk

Accessible by

Car

Birdwatching hide / platform

No

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