The Citadel Park and Zoo - Lille

The Citadel Park and Zoo is Lille's largest (50 hectares) and most popular park, brings a breath of fresh air to the city. There is also a children's playground and picturesque walks along the banks of the canal.

The Citadel Park and Zoo - Lille mini guide

Guide point	Details
Department:	North East France > Nord Pas de Calais > Nord >
Location:	Encircled by the Deûle canal, the park includes the Bois de Boulogne and the zoo
Address::	Parc Zoologique de Lille, Avenue Mathias Delobel, 59800 Lille
Switch board number:	+33 (0)3 28 52 07 00
Email address:	zoolille@mairie-lille.fr
Visit owner's personal website:	http://www.zoolille.com/
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The Citadel Park is encircled by the Deûle canal, the park includes the Bois de Boulogne (which surrounds the ramparts of Vauban's Citadel) and the zoo.

The Bois de Boulogne holds some remarkable trees, such as a Montpellier Maple, a Corsican pine and even a Giant Sequoia.

The Lille Zoo is free and houses about 400 animals representing 80 different species: monkeys, zebras, panthers, rare birds.

It is open daily from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm in the Summer (until 7:00 pm on weekends) and from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm in the Winter. It closes annually from the second Sunday of December to the second Sunday of February.

The Cub Corner, located next to the zoo, is a permanent fun fair for children. It is open daily from 2:00 pm to 7 pm.