# Zoo La Barben, France: what it is and when to go

> Zoo La Barben is a visitor attraction in France (La Barben). Interests: With kids and Wildlife. The best time to visit is March to October. In June there are 15 h 14 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 46. It has articles in 2 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in France: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.

- Address: https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/parc-animalier-de-la-barben/
- Reviewed on: 2026-10-02
- Language: en

## In a nutshell

- **What it is:** Activity · With kids, Wildlife
- **Where:** France · Route du Chateau, 13330, La Barben
- **Best time:** March to October.
- **Nearest airport:** MRS Marignane, Bouches-du-Rhône, 21 km as the crow flies
- **Opening hours:** Nov-Feb 10:00-17:30; Mar-Jun 10:00-18:00; Jul-Aug 09:30-19:00; Sep-Oct 10:00-18:00
- **Price:** 18
- **Website:** [parcanimalierlabarben.com](https://www.parcanimalierlabarben.com/)
- **Coordinates:** 43.62392, 5.21041

## What it is and where

Zoo La Barben is a visitor attraction in France (La Barben). It has articles in 2 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in France: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.

It is in [La Barben](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/la-barben/), where this site lists 25 more places to see, 3 m from the centre.

Its coordinates are 43.62392, 5.21041; the nearest main airport is Marseille Provence Airport (MRS, Marignane, Bouches-du-Rhône), 21 km as the crow flies. How to get around France (train, car, bus) is covered in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/#moverse).

- [Where it is](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=43.623924%2C5.210408)
- [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=43.623924%2C5.210408)

It is one of the [With kids](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/familia/) and [Wildlife](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/fauna/) places in France. In [Kokai](https://kokai.app/en/) it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.

## When to go

The best time to visit Zoo La Barben is **March to October**.

| Mes | Época | Hours of daylight |
| --- | --- | --- |
| January | Possible | 9 h 06 |
| February | Possible | 10 h 16 |
| March | Best time | 11 h 38 |
| April | Best time | 13 h 13 |
| May | Best time | 14 h 31 |
| June | Best time | 15 h 14 |
| July | Best time | 14 h 56 |
| August | Best time | 13 h 48 |
| September | Best time | 12 h 17 |
| October | Best time | 10 h 46 |
| November | Possible | 9 h 25 |
| December | Possible | 8 h 46 |

In June there are 15 h 14 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 46. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.

| What you come for | Best time | Possible |
| --- | --- | --- |
| With kids | March to October | November to February |
| Wildlife | April to October | November to March |

It is not the same trip whatever you come for: Zoo La Barben has a different season depending on what you want to do here, and [Kokai](https://kokai.app/en/) puts it in the right month for you.

When to go to France in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/#cuando-ir).

## Before you go to France

To enter France there are 6 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Valid ID card (DNI) or passport”: they are all, with their deadlines, in [the France checklist](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/#antes-de-salir). Currency: Euro (EUR); plugs: Type C and E · 230 V · 50 Hz; emergencies: 112 · 15 ambulance (SAMU) · 17 police · 18 fire brigade.

In [Kokai](https://kokai.app/en/) you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.

## What is nearby

- [La Barben Castle](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/chateau-de-la-barben/): French fortified castle, ancestral home of the noble Forbin la Barben family · 583 m
- [Rocher Mistral](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/rocher-mistral/): With kids · 633 m
- [Les vignerons de Pélissanne](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/les-vignerons-de-pelissanne/): Winery · 4.8 km
- [Roman temple of Château-Bas](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/temple-de-la-maison-basse-dit-de-chateau-bas/): Temple · 6.5 km
- [Via Aurelia, Aix - Salon de Provence](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/via-aurelia-aix-salon-de-provence/): Hiking · 6.8 km

Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in [the France guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/).

## More in France: With kids

- [Disneyland Paris](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/disneyland-paris/): theme park resort in France, partially owned by The Walt Disney Company
- [Europa-Park](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/europa-park/): theme park in Germany
- [Jardin d'Acclimatation](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/jardin-d-acclimatation/): amusement park in Paris, France
- [Cité de l'espace](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/la-ciudad-del-espacio/): French theme park
- [Parc Astérix](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/parc-asterix/): amusement park in France
- [Disneyland Park](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/disneyland-park/): Theme park in France in Disneyland Paris

Every France place under With kids, each with its season, is on [its page](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/familia/).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Zoo La Barben?

It is a visitor attraction in France. It has articles in 2 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in France: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.

### When is the best time to visit Zoo La Barben?

March to October. In June there are 15 h 14 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 46.

### How do you get to Zoo La Barben?

The nearest main airport is Marseille Provence Airport (MRS), 21 km as the crow flies. From there, [directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=43.623924%2C5.210408) opens the route on the map, and how to get around France is explained in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/#moverse).

### How do I add it to my trip?

With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the France map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.

### What else is around here?

Nearby you have [La Barben Castle](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/chateau-de-la-barben/), [Rocher Mistral](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/rocher-mistral/), [Les vignerons de Pélissanne](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/les-vignerons-de-pelissanne/). The rest is in [the France guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/).

Data from [OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/329911182), licensed under the ODbL. More about Zoo La Barben on [Wikipedia](https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Parc_animalier_de_La_Barben). Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in [credits](https://kokai.app/en/aviso/#creditos).