The VIP Keeper visit for a day at the Peaugres Safari

Sea lion medical training

The first step is among the sea lions, for the discovery of a specific activity of the animal caregiver: medical training.

We enter a room facing the sea lion bay and approach a window, where we can see the sea lion bay in its entirety. From here, we see them much closer!

Two keepers train four sea lions. These exercises aim to create an environment where animals feel safe and comfortable during medical care. Examples ? Staying still, opening their mouth, presenting a fin, lying on their back... The sea lions then obtain rewards to encourage them to voluntarily cooperate during medical procedures.

Did you know ? The Safari de Peaugres stopped the sea lion representation shows because it went against their approaches and commitments to the protection of animals.

Ready for fish casting?

Second stop among the penguins for the distribution of fish! Let's put on our gloves and feed this hungry little troop!

Direction the plot of the Californian port where we overlook the penguins. As soon as they see us, they rush into their ponds to eat the first fish distributed. Watching them swim in the water allows you to disconnect and appreciate this special moment. The guide gives us practical information about the species; notably the reasons for their disappearances, their swimming speed and their particularities…. After having feasted, the penguins return to sunbathe, satisfied.

The animal restaurant

Small passage to the strategic base of Safari of Peaugres : the animal restaurant! We meet the storekeeper and other keepers who prepare the rations for the animals. There are two cold rooms in the animal restaurant: the one for herbivores (pellets, vegetables, fruits, nuts, cereals) and the one for carnivores, inaccessible to visitors to avoid contamination on the meat.

The storekeeper reveals the guilty pleasures of primates, carnivores, giraffes and even elephants.

Distribution of fruits and vegetables to mandrills

Third stop in front of the mandrill park, on a balcony where you can see them up close. These impressive primates have a weakness for carrots and apples, they even fight among themselves to collect as many as possible. However, you must be careful not to create conflicts between the boss and the little ones! 

Enrichment of capybaras

Fourth step, direction the capybaras family! These giant guinea pigs feed mainly on fruits, vegetables, herbs, aquatic plants, cereals and bark. They are much calmer than mandrills and eat quietly. They make sure to leave enough so that the whole family can feed themselves, without arguing!

Kibbles for mongooses 

The fifth stage is among the mongooses. Today, they will have small croquettes made up of meat and proteins on the menu. Separated from them by an open window, we throw them these dishes that they love. After the distribution, they come up to the window and look at us with adorable eyes to ask for more, the greedy ones!

Otters' nap

Sixth step among the pretty otters. They are napping, huddled together and don't seem so hungry... We throw sardines at them to try to lure them out of their cabin. No need to even lift their paws, the prey falls within their reach so that they can easily bite them, before returning to the arms of Morpheus. It almost feels like a lazy person!

Giraffes' favorite moment

The last stop of the day is among the giraffes! The guide shows us a secret place, at the foot of the giraffes to feed them.

We give them a branch with leaves that they love. On the guide's advice, once the branch is in the giraffe's mouth, we release it so as not to be carried away by its force. And yes, they have a tongue of around 55 cm, tough beast!

Our group never tires of admiring the majesty of these ladies. After all, we will probably never have the opportunity to see it up close!