Funny Zoo Marseille is a playful attraction located in Parc Borély, where art and imagination transform the traditional idea of a zoo. Instead of live animals, the park features more than 100 colorful sculptures representing species from around the world. These life-sized creations, painted in vibrant designs, invite visitors to stroll among giraffes, elephants, lions, and exotic birds in a whimsical setting. The project was conceived to combine education, creativity, and environmental awareness, offering families and children a chance to learn about biodiversity in a fun and artistic way. By replacing cages with open-air installations, Funny Zoo emphasizes respect for nature while providing a unique cultural experience. Surrounded by the greenery of Parc Borély, it has become a popular destination for locals and tourists alike, blending leisure with artistic discovery in the heart of Marseille.
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Funny Zoo Marseille is located within Parc Longchamp on Boulevard du Jardin Zoologique in the 4th arrondissement of Marseille, forming part of the historic former zoo area behind the Palais Longchamp monument, a short walk from Cinq Avenues-Longchamp metro station on line 1. This unique art installation revives the abandoned 19th-century cages with over 120 life-size fiberglass animal sculptures in vibrant colors, created during Marseille's 2013 European Capital of Culture year. Nearby stand the Palais Longchamp with its Musée des Beaux-Arts and Muséum d’Histoire Naturelle, manicured park gardens, playgrounds and shaded paths, plus residential boulevards like Boulevard Longchamp lined with cafés, while Cours Julien arts district and Vieux-Port waterfront lie a quick metro ride away.
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