Ménagerie du Jardin des plantes

The Ménagerie du Jardin des Plantes is marked by its nineteenth-century enclosures and historic buildings, including the Rotonde, which stands as the oldest structure on the site. Established in seventeen ninety-four, it is one of the oldest public zoos in the world, created during the French Revolution. It originally served as a home for animals relocated from the royal collection at the Palace of Versailles.