Paris Parrot World: Wildlife Park Entry & Amazon Aviary

Summary

South American wildlife up close just outside Paris with free parking

You’ll wander through South American landscapes just outside Paris, walk inside Europe’s giant Amazon aviary among free-flying parrots, spot jaguars and otters up close, and relax in shaded picnic areas or playgrounds. The sounds and colors linger long after you leave.

What’s the experience like?

I still remember the first thing I noticed at Parrot World — the sound. Not just birds, but this layered chorus that hit me as soon as we walked through the entrance. It’s about 45 minutes from central Paris (we drove, parking was easy), and honestly, I didn’t expect to feel so far away from city life so quickly. Our shoes crunched over gravel while somewhere above us, a parrot shrieked — not in an annoying way, more like it was announcing we’d entered its territory. The air smelled a little earthy, mixed with something sweet from the banana trees along the path. I kept stopping to look up at these huge palms and monkey puzzle trees (the guide called them Araucaria — I probably said it wrong). My partner laughed when a red ibis strutted past us like it owned the place.

The Amazon aviary is wild — you’re actually inside with the birds, no glass between you and all those colors. We stood for ages watching flamingos shuffle around in their weirdly elegant way. The kids nearby were chasing after giant otters (not literally chasing — more like following them along the glass), and one of the keepers explained how they came from Patagonia. She had this calm way of talking about the animals that made you want to listen; she even let us know when feeding time was coming up for the jaguars. I didn’t realize how massive those cats are until you see them stretch out in front of you — kind of humbling.

We brought our own sandwiches and sat at one of the picnic tables under these big leafy trees while parrots squabbled overhead. There are restaurants too if you want something hot (I peeked in but we stuck with our picnic). The whole park is super accessible — saw plenty of strollers and wheelchairs rolling by without trouble. At one point, a little girl tried to say “flamenco” instead of flamingo and her dad just went with it; somehow that stuck in my head more than anything else.

If you’re looking for a day trip from Paris or Disneyland Paris where kids can run wild and adults don’t get bored, this is honestly worth it. I still think about that moment when everything just felt quiet except for birds calling overhead — not sure why that got to me, but it did.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Visit Parrot World wildlife park

• Drive 45 minutes from Paris
• Enter Parrot World park
• Explore tropical forest setting
• Observe iconic South American trees
• Walk through large aviary
• Watch jaguars and giant otters
• See parrots, red ibis, flamingos

Top questions

How far is Parrot World from central Paris?

It’s about 45 minutes driving from central Paris.

Is there parking available at Parrot World?

Yes, there’s a free car park on site for visitors.

Can I bring my own food into Parrot World?

Yes, there’s a picnic area where you can eat your own food.

Are there restaurants inside Parrot World?

Yes, there are three restaurants available in the park.

Is Parrot World wheelchair accessible?

Yes, all areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible.

How many animal species can I see at Parrot World?

You can see around 80 species from South America.

Are animal keeper talks included with entry?

Yes, pedagogic learning sessions with animal keepers are included but may change based on weather conditions.

Is Parrot World suitable for small children or infants?

Yes, infants can ride in prams or strollers throughout the park.

What’s included

Your visit includes self-guided entry to Parrot World wildlife park near Paris with access to both Amazonia and Patagonia treks, free car parking on site, three restaurant options plus picnic areas if you bring your own food, a giant playground for kids to let off steam, and interactive learning sessions with animal keepers so you can hear stories about jaguars or otters straight from those who care for them every day.