A committed park: a new pact with nature
Modern zoological parks have a fundamental role: to contribute to a new pact between Man and nature.
Preserving endangered species, raising public awareness, supporting research, participating in international breeding and reintroduction programs…
The La Barben Animal Park fully embodies this mission through its concrete and sustainable actions.
Ecofauna: acting for conservation
The Ecofaune association, financed mainly by the Park and by private donations, supports in situ and ex situ conservation programs in France and around the world.
It acts with ethics and transparency, and its commitments are recognized by several trophies and distinctions. Every visit to the park counts.
Thanks to the contribution of visitors, a virtuous circle is formed:
Observe → understand → protect.
Our achievements and partnerships
- Creation in 1991 of a rhinoceros breeding centre (ex situ programme).
- Support for more than 20 conservation associations in 2022 for a total budget of €120,000.
- Recognised commitment to local biodiversity:
- LPO refuge since 2021
- Partner of the European LIFE project Crau Locust since 2022
- Participation in 21 international programs and 6 programs in mainland France and overseas to save endangered species.
Our key figures
700
Animals
130
Species
+ 55 years
commitment
25
Supported associations
From the African plains to the forests of Asia, from European wetlands to the Mediterranean coasts, the La Barben Animal Park and Ecofaune support field projects where life needs it most.
