A half-day of immersion and action behind the scenes at the Besançon Citadel Zoological Park...
A unique opportunity to share the day-to-day life of an animal caretaker: feeding, caring for and enriching the animals' environment...
This activity is available from the February to All Saints' vacations inclusive, and during the Christmas vacations (except 25/12 and 01/01) and public holidays.
"Soigneur d'un jour", adults and children aged 10 and over / €68*.
WINTER VERSION
DECEMBER to MID-AVRIL
| Course | Day | Uncovered areas |
| Bold Caretaker | Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays, 8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. | at the groomer's discretion |
SPRING / SUMMER VERSION
mid-April to november
| Course | Day | Uncovered areas |
| Soigneur Sauvage | Tuesday, 8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. | Herbivores, Birds, Insectarium and Aquarium |
| Smart Healer | Wednesday, 8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. | Primates, Noctarium, Macropods and Small Farm*. |
| Curious caretaker | Thursday, 8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. | Primates, Birds, Insectarium and Aquarium*. |
| Intrepid caretaker | Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. | Primates, Noctarium, Macropods, Small farm*, etc. |
Each session is made up of 4 participants + a trainer.
"Soigneur d'un jour" for children aged 6-9 / €37*.
Soigneur en herbe
This activity is available all year round, except from November 6 to December 22, 2025 and throughout January (when the site is closed).
Open areas: Primates, Small Farm and Aquarium (Saturday) or Small Farm, Insectarium, Aquarium (Wednesday).
Wednesdays and Saturdays, 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm.
Each session is made up of 8 participants (4 children, each accompanied by an adult) + a trainer.
Les offres « PACK FAMILLE »
Venez vivre l’expérience Demi-journée soigneur en famille ou entre amis et bénéficiez d’un tarif préférentiel !
Le PACK Soigneurs en herbe
2 adultes + 2 enfants (6 – 9 ans) – 180 €
2 adultes + 3 enfants (6 – 9 ans) – 210 €
Le PACK Famille soigneurs
2 adultes + 2 enfants (10 ans et plus) – 235 €
2 adultes + 3 enfants (10 ans et plus) – 290 €
L’offre ANNIVERSAIRE
Venez fêter votre anniversaire et partagez ce moment unique et original avec vos amis !
1 adulte + 6 enfants maximum (pour les enfants de 6 à 9 ans) – 160 €
La bonne idée
Offrez l’activité Demi-journée soigneur à vos proches avec notre carte cadeau que vous pouvez réserver en ligne !
* 30% of the price of the activity is donated to biodiversity initiatives.
The entrance ticket to the Citadelle is included in the "Soigneur d'un jour" activity (for the participant only). Accompanying persons benefit from a reduced rate for their Citadelle entrance ticket.
Contact us to book your activity now!
Tel. 03 81 87 83 33 (Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm).