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{{Short description|Animal theme park in France}}
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{{Infobox amusement park

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Le pal is a French park that combines two activities: an amusement park and a zoo near the municipality area of Saint-Pourçain-sur-Bresbre, close to Dompierre-sur-Besbre, in the Allier, France. Created in 1973, the site became a theme park in 1981. With 86 acres it offers 25 attractions and more than 600 animals in semi-captivity, among several animal shows.
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| general_manager = Arnaud Bennet
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| visitors = 640,000<ref name="france3">{{cite web|title=Le Pal dans l'Allier : nouveau record de fréquentation en 2018|url=https://france3-regions.francetvinfo.fr/auvergne-rhone-alpes/allier/moulins/pal-allier-nouveau-record-frequentation-2018-1552376.html|author=K.T.|website=[[France 3]]|date=4 October 2018}}</ref>
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'''Le Pal''' is a French [[animal theme park]] that combines two activities: an amusement park and a zoo in the municipality area of [[Saint-Pourçain-sur-Besbre]], in the Allier, France. Created in 1973, the site became a theme park in 1981. It offers more than 25 attractions and more than 600 animals in semi-captivity, among several animal shows.


== History ==
== History ==


Le Pal zoo was created in 1973 by André Charbonnier (1929-1981) with the help of the Vincennes's zoo veterinary surgeon. In the first years the park already had a train and a small playground. It's in 1980 that the park became a true amusement park. 280000 people visited Le Pal in 1998.
Le Pal zoo was created in 1973 by André Charbonnier (1929-1981) with the help of the [[Paris Zoological Park|Vincennes Zoo]]'s veterinary surgeon. In the first years the park already had a train and a small playground. It's in 1981 that the park became a true amusement park. 280000 people visited Le Pal in 1998.<ref>{{cite web|title=Agence de développement et d'urbaniste – Les parcs à thème|url=http://www.adu-montbeliard.fr/fileadmin/Fichiers/Fond_documentaire/2001/TOU_2001_017_Etude_documentaire_Les_parcs_a_theme.pdf|author=Antoine Delacou|website=adu-montbeliard.fr|date=February 2001}}</ref>

==Attractions==
[[Image:Le Twist au PAL.JPG|thumb|Twist]]
[[Image:Les Chaises volantes.png|thumb|Chaises volantes]]
There are many attractions and shows including :

*[[Yukon Quad]], a [[launched roller coaster]], built by [[Intamin]] (2018).<ref>{{cite web|title=Le Pal's Yukon Quad roars out of the gate|url=http://www.parkworld-online.com/le-pals-yukon-quad-roars-out-of-the-gate/|website=parkworld-online.com|date=5 April 2018}}</ref>
*Twist, a [[spinning roller coaster]], built by [[Mack Rides]] (2011).<ref>{{cite web|title=Le pal 2003|url=https://www.ina.fr/video/PUB2416357065/le-pal-2003-video.html|website=ina.fr|date=1 May 2003}}</ref>
*[[Tigre de Sibérie]], a [[steel roller coaster]], built by [[Reverchon Industries]] (1990).
*Azteka, a [[steel roller coaster]], built by Soquet (2003).
*Alligator Baie, a [[Splash Battle]] (2014).
*Lac des chercheurs d'or, a [[tow boat ride]].
*Rapido, [[water slide]]s (2005).
*Bateau pirate, a [[Pirate ship (ride)|pirate ship]] (1995).
*Rivière canadienne, a [[Log flume (ride)|log flume]] (1992).
*Disque du soleil, [[Disk'O]] coaster (2007).
*Descente du Colorado, a [[river rafting ride]] (1988).
*Chaises volantes, [[wave swinger]] (2016)
*Champi'Folies, a [[Dark Ride (ride)|dark ride]] (2023)


== Lodging ==
== Lodging ==


With an investment of 4.5 million euros Le Pal launches "Les Lodges du Pal" a unique safari-like style hotel in Europe, on April 13, 2013. Extended over 9 to 12 acres, it includes a hundred of bed in 24 lodges with a 40 m² surface area. These lodges were built on piles and are embellished with the African savannah colors, and can also host 5 people. These accommodations give a beautiful view on several animal species such as zebras or springboks along with a new exotic area. The park suggests the Tanganika restaurant and a patio facing a pond. Surrounded by the forest and next to the zoo's area, the hotel is only available during the operating season of the theme park.
With an investment of 4.5 million euros Le Pal launches "Les Lodges du Pal" a unique safari-like style hotel in Europe, on April 13, 2013. Extended over 9 to 12 acres, it includes a hundred of bed in 24 lodges with a 40 m<sup>2</sup> surface area. These lodges were built on piles and are embellished with the African savannah colors, and can also host 5 people. These accommodations give a beautiful view on several animal species such as zebras or springboks along with a new exotic area. The park suggests the Tanganika restaurant and a patio facing a pond. Surrounded by the forest and next to the zoo's area, the hotel is only available during the operating season of the theme park.


== Economic data ==
== Economic data ==


Each year, the park invests 10 to 13% of its turnover in innovations. In other words, almost 3.5 million euros are reinvested yearly for a turnover around 12 million euros. With an 80% loyalty rate, Le Pal is the fifth most visited amusement park in France and the fourth in the zoo sector. It is the first tourist attraction in the department of Auvergne.
Each year, the park invests 10 to 13% of its income in innovations. In other words, almost 3.5 million euros are reinvested yearly for a turnover around 12 million euros. With an 80% loyalty rate, Le Pal is the fifth most visited amusement park in France and the fourth in the zoo sector. It is the first tourist attraction in the department of Auvergne.
Protection programs
Protection programs


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== Obtaining the Green Globe certification ==
== Obtaining the Green Globe certification ==


In October 2010, Le Pal was the first French theme park which obtained a Green Globe, an international certification for sustainable tourism.
In October 2010, Le Pal was the first French theme park which obtained a Green Globe, an international certification for [[sustainable tourism]].

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==References==
==References==
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[[Category:Animal theme parks]]
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[[Category:Zoos in France]]
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Latest revision as of 03:11, 28 April 2024

Le Pal
The entrance
StandortSaint-Pourçain-sur-Besbre, Allier, France
Coordinates46°30′26″N 03°37′50″E / 46.50722°N 3.63056°E / 46.50722; 3.63056
StatusOperating
Opened1973 (1973)
General managerArnaud Bennet
Attendance640,000[1]
Area50 ha (120 acres)
Attractions
Total27
Roller coasters4
Water rides5
WebsiteOfficial website

Le Pal is a French animal theme park that combines two activities: an amusement park and a zoo in the municipality area of Saint-Pourçain-sur-Besbre, in the Allier, France. Created in 1973, the site became a theme park in 1981. It offers more than 25 attractions and more than 600 animals in semi-captivity, among several animal shows.

History

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Le Pal zoo was created in 1973 by André Charbonnier (1929-1981) with the help of the Vincennes Zoo's veterinary surgeon. In the first years the park already had a train and a small playground. It's in 1981 that the park became a true amusement park. 280000 people visited Le Pal in 1998.[2]

Attractions

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Twist
Chaises volantes

There are many attractions and shows including :

Lodging

[edit]

With an investment of 4.5 million euros Le Pal launches "Les Lodges du Pal" a unique safari-like style hotel in Europe, on April 13, 2013. Extended over 9 to 12 acres, it includes a hundred of bed in 24 lodges with a 40 m2 surface area. These lodges were built on piles and are embellished with the African savannah colors, and can also host 5 people. These accommodations give a beautiful view on several animal species such as zebras or springboks along with a new exotic area. The park suggests the Tanganika restaurant and a patio facing a pond. Surrounded by the forest and next to the zoo's area, the hotel is only available during the operating season of the theme park.

Economic data

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Each year, the park invests 10 to 13% of its income in innovations. In other words, almost 3.5 million euros are reinvested yearly for a turnover around 12 million euros. With an 80% loyalty rate, Le Pal is the fifth most visited amusement park in France and the fourth in the zoo sector. It is the first tourist attraction in the department of Auvergne. Protection programs

Le Pal Nature Foundation

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Created in April 2008, Le Pal Nature Foundation is dedicated to the biodiversity preservation all around the world. It initiates, helps, financially assists, technically and human projects in France and abroad which suggest perennial solutions towards threats facing biodiversity, especially endangered species as well as their habitat. Projects are chosen according to their seriousness, their actions in the long run and their involvement of local populations. The financial fulfillment of the foundation is a budget of €45,000 per year within a multi-year actions program over 5 years.

Obtaining the Green Globe certification

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In October 2010, Le Pal was the first French theme park which obtained a Green Globe, an international certification for sustainable tourism.

References

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  1. ^ K.T. (4 October 2018). "Le Pal dans l'Allier : nouveau record de fréquentation en 2018". France 3.
  2. ^ Antoine Delacou (February 2001). "Agence de développement et d'urbaniste – Les parcs à thème" (PDF). adu-montbeliard.fr.
  3. ^ "Le Pal's Yukon Quad roars out of the gate". parkworld-online.com. 5 April 2018.
  4. ^ "Le pal 2003". ina.fr. 1 May 2003.
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