Discover the profession of animal caretaker and take care of our animals during a visit.
The Domaine de la Dombes offers 1-hour private tours to learn about the fascinating job of animal caretaker and discover the nursery and its babies.
Immerse yourself in the heart of an animal park, and enjoy a fun and friendly experience. Children and parents will be plunged straight into the action and invited to get their hands dirty.
Our two private tours with a soigneur
Nursery visit
To be as close as possible to babies
The educational tour begins with a presentation of the different eggs and feathers collected in the aviary. Guillaume and Enzo (the caretakers and experts) are on hand to guide the children and answer any wacky questions.
The eggs are then pampered, and we’re taught how to look at them using a lamp. The fertilized ones will be placed in an incubator, then moved to the hatchery after a few weeks. A little patience before the babies come out of their shells!
After theory comes practice! It’s time to take care of the newborns. First of all, inspection of food and water bowls, monitoring and discovery of births, enclosure maintenance – no time to get bored! Finally, the presentation of diplomas to the most deserving apprentice carers brings this wonderful adventure to a close.
Ain’stant soigneur tour
Are you passionate about animals? Come and discover the job of animal caretaker at Domaine de La Dombes and spend some quality time with the animals.
IN ONE OF OUR PARKS:
– The small farm with our dwarf goats, very playful and above all very greedy. Where the first task of the apprentice caretakers will be to supply them with hay. Then spoil them with a few green leaves here and a few caresses there… They share the enclosure with a bunch of rabbits and guinea pigs who don’t let themselves be stroked easily, but a delicious dandelion might change their minds!
– The aviary, a small haven of peace for our feathered friends. Watch your step between the duck droppings and the risk of knocking over a hen, pheasant or peacock. An egg hunt is on the cards. Well-hidden, it’s hard to tell the difference between the real eggs and the fake ones deliberately placed by our caretakers. We then learn that these false eggs are in fact a precious aid to encourage and promote egg-laying and brooding. Depending on the season, the aviary is also a field of feathers. Long, short, colorful, there are so many species in the aviary. Fortunately, Flavien is here to share his knowledge.
–The donkey park toysto meet our 3 boarders, NOISETTE, NOUGAT and GRISETTE. They’re not shy, and are easy to pet and brush. The apprentice carers are so busy cuddling them that they don’t even think about feeding them!
– The Wallaby Park to meet these cute animals. Keep your eyes peeled for furry pockets where curious little heads may pop out! Curious, they’ll come to greet you and make eyes at you for some tempting branches.
Depending on the needs of the caretaker on the day, he will adapt and offer access to certain parks during the visit.
Conditions & Booking :
- 60€ per hour of privatization
- Up to 6 PEOPLE (1 adult compulsory)
- Ains’tant soigneur visit from 4.15pm to 5.15pm
- Nursery visit from 10 to 11 a.m. or from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.
- April to November
Book by telephone, specifying the type of visit, date and time slot required.
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with animals
How about a gift voucher for an animal visit on a birthday or as a reward for good school results?
Too many toys, no original idea for this year … a precious moment to share as a family will surely please your child (validity 2 years)
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Did you know?
Since 2020, the Domaine de la Dombes has opened its nursery to raise awareness of wildlife in general and wildlife in particular. fauna of the Dombes. To ensure the well-being of all our residents, we reinvest all funds raised by our visitors (food, enrichment, shelter construction, etc.). A variety of species are born each year, to the great delight of our caretakers and visitors.