La Montagne des Singes: An Immersive Primate Experience

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Observe Barbary macaques in a natural habitat at this unique Alsace park, offering an immersive and educational experience for all ages.

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La Montagne des Singes (Monkey Mountain) in Kintzheim, Alsace, offers a unique opportunity to observe over 200 Barbary macaques roaming freely in a 24-hectare forest. This immersive experience allows visitors to witness the monkeys' natural behaviors up close, without cages or barriers.

A brief summary to La Montagne des Singes

Wick, Kintzheim, 67600, FR
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Monday 10 am-6 pm
Tuesday 10 am-6 pm
Wednesday 10 am-6 pm
Thursday 10 am-6 pm
Friday 10 am-6 pm
Saturday 10 am-6 pm
Sunday 10 am-6 pm

Local tips

Arrive early in the day, especially during peak season, to avoid crowds and have a more intimate experience with the monkeys.
Check the feeding schedule upon arrival to witness the monkeys' interactions during meal times and learn more from the naturalist guides.
Wear comfortable shoes as the park involves walking on uneven terrain within the forest.
Note that animals are not allowed in the park.

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Getting There

Public Transport

From Strasbourg or Colmar, take a train to Sélestat. From the Sélestat train station, transfer to the Haut-Koenigsbourg Shuttle (Line 500), which stops at Volerie des Aigles and La Montagne des Singes. A single journey on the shuttle costs €2.50. Presenting the shuttle ticket gives a €2 discount on the entrance ticket.
Car

From Strasbourg or Mulhouse, take the A35 motorway to exit 17, then follow the signs for 'Haut-Koenigsbourg'. La Montagne des Singes is approximately 5 km from the motorway exit. Free parking is available at the entrance. Be sure to enter Kintzheim near Sélestat (67600) into your GPS and not Kientzheim near Kaysersberg.

Discover more about La Montagne des Singes

La Montagne des Singes, established in 1969 by Gilbert de Turckheim and Jacques Renaud, provides an unparalleled glimpse into the world of Barbary macaques. Unlike traditional zoos, this park allows over 200 monkeys to roam freely within a vast, 24-hectare forest. Visitors can observe the monkeys' social interactions, hierarchies, and parenting behaviors in a natural setting.The park is committed to education, scientific research, and conservation. Naturalist guides are present throughout the park to explain the monkeys' behaviors and answer questions. Feeding sessions occur regularly, providing further insight into the lives of these fascinating primates. Visitors can also explore the "In the skin of a monkey" trail, an educational experience focused on primates and biodiversity.La Montagne des Singes is not only a unique attraction but also plays a vital role in the conservation of Barbary macaques, an endangered species native to the mountains of North Africa. The park participates in collaborative conservation programs in Morocco and has seen several generations of monkeys born within its grounds. The park is part of a network of similar parks in France, Germany and the United Kingdom.