Parc Phœnix

Parc Phœnix is a 7-hectare botanical garden and zoo in Nice, Alpes-Maritimes, France. 

Location and history

The park was opened in February 1990, and is located at the southwestern edge of Nice, in the l'Arenas district, along the Promenade des Anglais. The park has an inner body of water. The park is divided into several zones, such as a tropical zone, a Mediterranean garden, and areas reserved for animals.

Exterior gardens

The park consists mostly of a large greenhouse with a large pool, hosting animals such as pelicans, swans, ducks and turtles. Other animals living in the park live in cages.

The greenhouse

The greenhouse in the park, with an area of 7,000 square metres (75,000 sq ft) and a height of 25 metres (82 ft), is one of the largest greenhouses in Europe and is divided into seven zones.

Address: 405 Prom. des Anglais, 06200 Nice, France
Opened: February 1990
Phone: +33 4 92 29 77 00
Number of animals: 3,800
Exhibits: Serre fougère et ses caïmans, Lac et ses oiseaux, Serre Louisiane et son bassin tactile