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Parc Polaire

Parc Polaire is an animal park located in the Jura mountains in Chaux-Neuve, France, at an altitude of 1200 metres in the Risoux forest. Visitors are guided by animal keepers through the enclosures to meet Eurasian wildlife such as red deer, reindeer, yaks, mouflons, chamois, fallow deer, European bison and tarpan horses. The park participates in a European breeding and conservation programme (EEP) for the European bison and the European forest reindeer. The site also includes a free-access mini farm, an educational exhibition and a film about the park.

Information

  • Visit duration: 120min
  • For rainy days: No
  • Free entrance: No
  • Price range: $$
  • Topic: Wildlife park
    • Guided tours: Yes
    • Children experience: Child friendly
    • Children age group: 3-6, 6-12, 12-18

Opening hours

The park is open all year round by reservation from 10:00 to 17:00; guided tours depart every half hour in the morning from 10:30 to 11:30 and in the afternoon from 14:00 to 16:00.

Admission fees

13 EUR
Adult admission
11 EUR
Student admission
9 EUR
Ages 11 to 15
7.5 EUR
Ages 4 to 10
0 EUR
Free for children under 4

Contact

Webpage
parcpolaire.com
Email
contact@parcpolaire.com
Address
Le Cernois Veuillet, 25240 Chaux-Neuve

FAQ

  • Is the visit to the park guided?
    Yes, the guided part of the visit is mandatory and lasts about one hour, with departures every half hour. The guided tour is complemented by a free part of about one hour including the mini farm, a film and an educational exhibition.
  • What animals can be seen at the park?
    The park is home to Eurasian wildlife including red deer, reindeer, yaks, mouflons, chamois, fallow deer, European bison, tarpan horses, Konik Polski horses, Arctic wolves, Arctic foxes, pine martens and Alpine ibex. A free-access mini farm allows visitors to approach farm animals.
  • Is there a restaurant or refreshment area on site?
    Yes, the park has a mountain restaurant where visitors can eat during the break between guided tours, as well as a bar and a souvenir shop.
  • How long does a visit to the park last?
    A complete visit lasts about two hours in total, including a one-hour guided tour and about one hour of free time for the mini farm, the film and the educational exhibition.