The Reptile Farm Discovering the fascinating world of reptiles in Ariège

Opening hours

Closed

  • Monday 10:00 am - 07:00 pm
  • Tuesday 10:00 am - 07:00 pm
  • Wednesday 10:00 am - 07:00 pm
  • Thursday 10:00 am - 07:00 pm
  • Friday 10:00 am - 07:00 pm
  • Saturday 10:00 am - 07:00 pm
  • Sunday 10:00 am - 07:00 pm

Opens at 10:00 am

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Location : In the countryside

Province : Ariège - Foix and the countryside

Services

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  • Credit card accepted
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  • Mountain view
  • Open all year round
  • Parking
  • English
    • La Ferme des Reptiles: an unforgettable family adventure in the heart of Ariège


      Treat your children to an original and educational outing in the picturesque Couserans Valley in Ariège! La Ferme des Reptiles is a perfect destination to amaze young and old alike. This story of family passion, initiated by Pierre Banzept in 1996 and continued today by his daughter Chany, creates a place where transmission and sharing are at the heart of the experience. Located in La Bastide de Sérou, between Foix and Saint-Girons, in a modern and welcoming ecological building, the farm offers a fun immersion in the fascinating world of reptiles. Children, naturally curious, will be captivated by these extraordinary animals presented in an accessible and safe way.


      The Reptile Farm: surprising encounters that will amaze your children

      Imagine your children's delight at the 93 species and around 200 residents of the farm! The trail, designed for families, begins gently in the garden among the lizards and turtles. With eyes full of wonder, your children can then enter the enclosure of 16 giant turtles and stroke their shells, and meet the impressive Hulk and his 130 kilos (depending on the weather)! Inside the tropical building, a whole adventure awaits the family: caimans, boas, pythons, snakes and many other fascinating and venomous species. The highlight of the visit? Handling the reptiles, touching a snake for the first time, a unique experience that often transforms apprehensions into fascination!


      The Reptile Farm: special activities for curious children and groups

      For young explorers aged 7 and over, the "Carer of the Day" program is an exceptional adventure ! Your children will join the team from 9:00 a.m. to participate in daily care : feeding, maintenance, observation of the nurseries... A complete immersion until noon, crowned by a photo session with the pythons and a training certificate that they will be proud to show their friends. For school trips, leisure centers and ALAE, personalized guided tours are available by reservation, ideally in the morning for more peace and quiet. No reservation necessary for families : come at a time that suits you for a one and a half hour guided tour included in the admission price.


      Discover La Ferme des Reptiles for an extraordinary family adventure where children touch, learn, and marvel in the heart of the Ariège Pyrenees!

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Traveller Reviews The Reptile Farm

4.7 sur 5 964 reviews

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    5 sur 5 Reviews posted by marjorie rouxel on 14/08/2025

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    5 sur 5 Reviews posted by Titia on 12/08/2025

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    5 sur 5 Reviews posted by Julie Choquet on 12/08/2025

Traveller Reviews The Reptile Farm

4.4 sur 5 118 reviews

  • "Animal torture"

    1 / 5 Reviews posted by woutd997 (Gavere, Belgium) on 16/08/2015

    Promising folder,but not worth visiting. Turtles in small plastic boxes. Snakes,cayman, ... in too small terraria. Very depressing visit.

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  • "Great visit!"

    5 / 5 Reviews posted by nenel1er (Nice, France) on 11/08/2025

    We expected a niggas catch, but surprised it's really nice, lots DE specimen, employees who give us super interesting guided tours!! To do absolutely.

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  • "Visit to do absolutely"

    5 / 5 Reviews posted by mystix5962 (Courrieres, France) on 19/07/2025

    A really nice visit to do and even more with children! The explanations are clear, and given by enthusiasts. You can even touch a snake!

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The Reptile Farm

Address

Brouzenac
09240 La Bastide de Sérou

Contacts

Cell : 07 83 84 05 38

GPS coordinates

43° 1'21.9"N, 1° 23'9.14"E

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