A walk in the Carbet Valley, the Martinique Zoo To the northwest of Martinique, near the city of Saint-Pierre, the zoo has been set up on the land of the oldest Martinique dwelling. The Latouche habitation founded in 1643 and destroyed in 1902 by the eruption of Mount Pelée preserves magnificent remains.Its sumptuous French garden around which the zoo is articulated delights walkers. It’s worth the detour just for the walk
What is the Martinique Zoo?
Nestled in the valley, the Martinique Zoo reveals the island's heritage in all its splendor. The colonial setting, a witness to the past, and the equipment of former workshops are integrated into the visit.
You can admire the large waterwheel, the aqueduct, and the Vauban-style dam in the distance. For more than two centuries, the highly flourishing economic activity at the Latouche plantation focused on commodities such as cocoa, tobacco, indigo, cassava flour, sugar, and then rum.
Carbet Zoo: Over a Hundred Species at the Martinique Zoo
The program includes a route that allows you to see monkeys, big cats, anteaters, and many other exotic animals. All of them come from Australia, Africa, or Central and South America. Numerous species coexist here: reptiles and colorful birds share this paradise-like setting.
The playful and educational experience delights both children and their parents. The immersion aviary is one of the zoo's highlights. Admire the lorikeet, cockatoo, or scarlet ibis, as they may even come close to you at times.
The caring team takes good care of the animals. Many newborns have revealed their cute faces in recent years, including baby anteaters, emperor tamarins, and small jaguars.
This modern zoo offers carefully designed viewpoints for a better observation of the various species, as well as huts and wooden walkways. Plan an average of 1.5 hours for your visit to explore the subtropical wildlife.
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