Parc de l'Orangerie and Stork Mini-Zoo

Strasbourg's oldest park with a free zoo where you can observe storks — Alsace's symbol — and large playgrounds.

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About this activity

The Parc de l'Orangerie is Strasbourg's oldest and most iconic park, designed in 1692 and expanded by Empress Josephine in 1804. Covering 26 hectares with gardens, a boating lake, playgrounds and a free mini-zoo, it's perfect for families.

The star attraction is the stork reintroduction centre where children can observe these majestic birds up close. The conservation programme has been a success — Alsace's stork population grew from 9 pairs in 1982 to over 600 today.

The free mini-zoo also houses pygmy goats, monkeys, ducks and waterfowl. Children can get close to animals in supervised contact areas. A large playground with slides and climbing frames suits different ages.

The lake offers swan pedal boats in spring/summer (€3 for 30 mins). Free entry. Open daily from 7:00 until dusk. Reached by tram line E (Droits de l'Homme stop).

Practical information

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Address

Parc de l'Orangerie, Avenue de l'Europe, 67000 Strasbourg, Francia

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Opening hours

Todos los días de 7:00 hasta el anochecer. Zoo gratuito. Barcas de pedales abril-septiembre.

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Price

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Family Strasbourg: Canals, Storks and Alsatian Adventures for Kids

Strasbourg is a fairytale destination perfect for families. The Alsatian capital combines navigable canals, half-timbered houses that look like they're straight from a storybook, parks with storks and activities designed for all ages. The Petite France quarter, with its covered bridges and water reflections, fascinates children and adults alike. The Parc de l'Orangerie features a free mini-zoo where kids can observe storks — Alsace's symbol — in their natural habitat. A bâteau-mouche cruise along the historic centre's canals turns the visit into a waterborne adventure, while the Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art offers creative family workshops on weekends. The Cathedral of Notre-Dame, with its astronomical clock that comes alive every noon, leaves everyone amazed. Strasbourg is compact, safe and easy to explore by tram or on foot.

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