Discover the job of an animal carer and take care of our animals during a visit
The Domaine de la Dombes offers private visits of 1h o learn the exciting job of animal carer 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 2 private visits with an animal carer
Nursery visit
To be as close as possible to the babies
The educational tour begins with a presentation of the different eggs and feathers collected in the aviary. Not easy to guess which species they come from? Laura and Enzo (the caretakers and experts) are on hand to guide the children and answer any crazy 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 deserving apprentice caretakers brings this wonderful adventure to a close.
Ains’tant soigneur visit
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 OUR OF OUR PARKS:
– The small farm with our dwarf goats, very playful and above all very greedy. The first task of the apprentice caretakers is to feed them hay. Then it’s off to pamper 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 petted easily, but a delicious dandelion might change their minds!
– The aviaryThe aviary is 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 also on the agenda. 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 toy donkey park to meet our latest resident, a cute little colt named NOISETTE, who arrived in April 2023. Daddy NOUGAT and big sister GRISETTE are not shy, and are easy to pet and brush. The apprentice caretakers are so busy cuddling the little foal that they don’t even think about feeding them!
Conditions & booking:
- 60€ an hour or privatisation
- Up to 6 persons maximum (1 adult obligatory)
- Ain’stant soigneur visit from 4.15pm to 5.15pm
- Nursery visit from 10am to 11am or from 5.30pm to 6.30pm
- From April to November
Booking by phone precising the type of visit, the date and the time slot wanted.
Offer a privileged moment
with the 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)
Offer a gift coupon
Did you know?
Since 2020, the Domaine de la Dombes opened its nursery in order to sensitize on the fauna in general and particularly the fauna of the Dombes. In order to assure the wellbeing of our residents, know that the founds recolted thanks to the visits are entirely reinvested (food, enrichment, construction of shelters…). A variety of species are born each year, for the greatest pleasure of the animal carers which are taking good care of them, and of our visitors.