Parc des Félins
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Parc des Félins is a zoological park in France dedicated to the breeding and conservation of wild members of the cat family. It is located in the commune of Lumigny-Nesles-Ormeaux in Seine-et-Marne, about 53.6 km (33.3 mi) southeast of Paris.
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Parc des Félins | |
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48.709456°N 2.956738°E / 48.709456; 2.956738 | |
Date opened | October 14, 2006 |
Location | Lumigny-Nesles-Ormeaux, Seine-et-Marne, France |
Land area | 60 hectares (148 acres) |
No. of animals | 140[1] |
No. of species | 30[1] |
Memberships | EAZA[2] |
Website | www |
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The park covers an area of 60 hectares (150 acres). Of the 41 recognized species of felines in the world, the park has 30 different species and subspecies, with a total of 140 cats.
The park opened to the public on October 14, 2006. Originally, the majority of the animals came from the Parc d'Aulneau, which was deemed too small to house this many animals.