La Flèche Zoo (Sarthe) is open every day, all year. Its hours change with the seasons: in 2026, 10 am to 5 or 5:30 pm in winter, up to 7 pm in August, and entry is possible until 2 hours before closing. The adult Liberté ticket costs €29.50 and a child aged 3 to 11 €21.50; the dated online ticket is cheaper. The park shows more than 1,500 animals from Africa, the Americas and Asia and offers lodge accommodation. Here are the hours month by month, the prices and how to get there.
The zoo is halfway between Le Mans and Angers, in the north of the Loire Valley. If you are comparing the big animal parks, see also our page on the ZooParc de Beauval.
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La Flèche Zoo: key facts
- Opening: every day, all year; seasonal hours (table below); entry until 2 hours before closing — checked on 23 October 2026 on zoo-la-fleche.com
- Standard price (Liberté ticket, gate price): adult (age 12 and over) €29.50; child (ages 3–11) €21.50; dated online ticket from €26.50 and €19.50 — checked on 23 October 2026 on zoo-la-fleche.com
- Booking: not mandatory; the dated online ticket gives up to €3 off
- Address: Le Tertre Rouge, 72200 La Flèche
Opening hours month by month
The zoo publishes its hours as a day-by-day calendar. We recorded every day of 2026 and grouped the time slots by month: this table does not exist in this form on the official website.
| Month (2026) | Recorded hours |
|---|---|
| January | 10 am – 5:30 pm |
| February | 10 am – 5:30 pm |
| March | 10 am – 5:30 pm |
| April | 10 am – 5:30 pm (early in the month), then 9:30 am – 6 pm or 6:30 pm |
| May | 9:30 am – 6 pm, 6:30 pm or 7 pm |
| June | 9:30 am – 6 pm most often (until 6:30 pm some days) |
| July | 9:30 am – 6 pm, then 9:30 am – 7 pm |
| August | 9:30 am – 7 pm |
| September | 9:30 am – 6 pm or 6:30 pm |
| October | 9:30 am – 6 pm, then 9:30 am – 5:30 pm |
| November | 10 am – 5 pm or 5:30 pm |
| December | 10 am – 5 pm or 5:30 pm |
Worth knowing: to enjoy the full program, arrive at opening. The commented animal presentations are spread over the day; in October 2026, a typical weekday ran from a Humboldt penguin feeding at 10:30 am to the Arctic wolves at 5:15 pm, taking in the sea lions, hippos, free-flight birds, grizzly bears, red pandas and Sumatran tigers. The program can change depending on crowds and the weather.
In winter the sun sets early and the end of the day is dark, whereas in summer daylight lasts well after closing:
| Month (15th) | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8:44 am | 5:35 pm | 8 h 51 min |
| February | 8:06 am | 6:22 pm | 10 h 16 min |
| March | 7:13 am | 7:05 pm | 11 h 51 min |
| April | 7:11 am | 8:49 pm | 13 h 38 min |
| May | 6:23 am | 9:30 pm | 15 h 08 min |
| June | 6:01 am | 9:59 pm | 15 h 58 min |
| July | 6:17 am | 9:54 pm | 15 h 37 min |
| August | 6:55 am | 9:13 pm | 14 h 18 min |
| September | 7:36 am | 8:13 pm | 12 h 36 min |
| October | 8:18 am | 7:12 pm | 10 h 54 min |
| November | 8:05 am | 5:23 pm | 9 h 19 min |
| December | 8:41 am | 5:08 pm | 8 h 27 min |
Tickets and prices
| Ticket | Adult (12 and over) | Child (3–11) |
|---|---|---|
| Dated ticket (online) | from €26.50 | from €19.50 |
| Liberté ticket (valid until December 31, 2026) | €29.50 | €21.50 |
| Visitor with a disability (on site) | €24.50 | €17 |
| Annual pass | €79 | €60.50 |
Liberté prices are the prices charged at the gate. Online payment by bank card only; ANCV holiday vouchers (a French payment voucher) accepted on site. A treasure hunt for 4 people costs €5. Buy on the zoo’s official website to get the web discount.
Sleeping at the zoo: Safari Lodge & Suite
The zoo runs accommodation inside the park, the Safari Lodge & Suite: 28 individual lodgings spread over 9 themed worlds inspired by emblematic animals (giraffes, lions, cheetahs, polar bears, grizzly bears, tigers…), according to the lodge’s website. Booking and prices are on safari-lodge.fr. The zoo also offers a « keeper for a day » experience.
How do you get to La Flèche Zoo?
- Car: 45 minutes from Le Mans and Angers via the A11 or the D23, 2 hours 30 minutes from Paris via the A11, according to the zoo.
- From Le Mans station: bus line 26 « Le Mans / La Flèche / Saumur » to La Flèche bus station, every day.
- From Angers Saint-Laud: line 402 to La Flèche, Monday to Saturday (not on Sundays and public holidays).
- Bus station to zoo (3.7 km / 2.3 mi): free shuttle from April 6 to September 1; outside those dates, take a taxi.
Common mistakes
- Arriving late: entry closes 2 hours before closing time (except for annual pass holders).
- Planning on the bus from Angers on a Sunday: line 402 does not run.
- Counting on the station-to-zoo shuttle out of season: it only runs from April 6 to September 1.
- Relying on a fixed schedule: it often changes from one week to the next, so check the calendar for your day.
What to see nearby
The zoo can fit into a tour of the Loire châteaux: see our Loire Valley guide and our page on the Château de Chambord.
Frequently asked questions
What are La Flèche Zoo’s opening hours?
The zoo is open every day all year. In 2026 it opened from 10 am to 5 or 5:30 pm in winter and from 9:30 am to 6–7 pm from May to September. Entry is possible until 2 hours before closing.
How much does it cost to get into La Flèche Zoo?
Liberté ticket: €29.50 for an adult and €21.50 for a child aged 3 to 11; the dated online ticket starts at €26.50 and €19.50. Free under 3.
Is La Flèche Zoo open in winter?
Yes, it is open every day of the year, with shorter hours in winter. Check the calendar for December 25 and January 1.
Can you sleep at La Flèche Zoo?
Yes, at the Safari Lodge & Suite, which has 28 lodgings in the park, bookable on safari-lodge.fr.
How do you get to La Flèche Zoo without a car?
Bus 26 from Le Mans station or 402 from Angers to La Flèche bus station, then the free shuttle to the zoo from April 6 to September 1.
Our sources
- La Flèche Zoo (zoo-la-fleche.com): tickets and hours, day-by-day calendar, access to the zoo, consulted on 23 October 2026
- Safari Lodge & Suite (safari-lodge.fr), consulted on 23 October 2026
- Astronomical calculations: NOAA solar algorithm, IANA Europe/Paris time zone, applied by Destination de Voyage to the approximate coordinates of the zoo (15th of each month, year 2027)
- Our methodology
Updated November 2026. Prices and hours may change: check the official website before you go.