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Parc Phoenix (Nice). Photo by Calips.

Top 10 Outstanding Facts about Parc Phoenix

Parc Phoenix is a 7- hectare botanical garden and Zoo. The park was opened in February 1990.

It is located at the southwestern edge of Nice, France. In the l’Arenas district, along the Promenade des Anglais.

Parc Phoenix is divided into several zones. These are tropical zone, a Mediterranean garden, and areas reserved for animals.

The park hosts temporary exhibitions. The exhibition takes visitors through the various animals and plants in the park.

The parc is home to more than 2,500 plant and animal species. Visitors also get a chance of exploring rare species.

The largest greenhouse in Europe is found in the Parc phoenix. It occupies an area of 7,00 square metres and a height of 25 metres.

The park also holds fun activities such as the education farm. During the activity, kids are taught how to make animal prints. The seed Bombs grant the children a fun opportunity to create a plant bomb.

For your children, Phoenix Park offers a playful tree climbing course, Nissa’venture. Let’s discover more facts about Parc phoenix.

1. The Park was Opened in a Popular South-western Town of Nice

The park was officially opened in February 1990. It is a lot at the southwestern edge of Nice. In the l’Arenas district, which is along the Promenade des Anglais.

The park’s location is right by the airport. However, the neighbourhood has its advantages and disadvantages.

From the park, visitors get a clear view of aircraft taking off. This is while lying on the grass under the palm trees.

Unfortunately, the airport has constant noise and the smell of aviation fuel. This can be a problem for people who are not fascinated by aviation.

2. Get Welcomed by Palm-grove of Phoenix Canariensis

At the entrance of the park. Visitors are welcomed by Palm-grove of Phoenix Canariensis. The species come from the Canary Islands.

The park is named after the palm. It is also rich in more than 50 types of palms.

3. Admire a Huge and Magnificent Expanse of Water of more than 7000m²

Parc phoenix .Photo by André.

The park has a quite large lake. It occupies 7,000 metres squared area. The lake is home to very large fish that love crap.

The fish has been present in this park for many years. It has reached a size of around 1.20. It approximately weighs 30 to 40 kg.

The diet of the fish is mainly vegetarian. Thus the aquatic birds present are at no risk. The birds include swans, geese and ducks. They feed on small algae, floating insects and seeds.

4. Enjoy and Appreciate how the Water Gushes out to the Rhythm of the Music at Parc Phoenix

Parc Phoenix (Nice). pPhoto by Calips.

On the left side of the lake, you will hear sounds of classic music to which water in the fountain dances. The fountain is located in the middle of the park. It is often used as a landmark.

In a small amphitheatre, you can sit down comfortably and appreciate how water gushes out to the rhythm of the music. This is the favourite point of photographers.

5. One of the largest Greenhouse in Europe is Found in Parc Phoenix

The greenhouse of the parc Phœnix in Nice, France. Photo by GLOBI ۞ FUZZ.

Parc Phoenix is the home to the largest Greenhouse in Europe. The centre-piece of the gigantic complex of superlatives is the Green Diamond or the Diamant Vert in French.

This is a glass Greenhouse. It occupies an area of 7,000 squareitsetres ( 75,000 sq ft). A height of 25 metres (82ft).

The garden portrays six tropical and subtropical climates. These are warm humid atmosphere, an Equatorial forest, a vast collection of rare orchids, a garden of southern Africa and a forest of tree ferns.

6. A Home to Lively and Friendly Farmyard Animals

A w:pygmy goat in the w:Parc Phœnix of Nice (France).Author Tobor275.

The park has a small farm whereby farmyard animals are kept. Visitors get a chance to explore these animals and enjoy their friendly characteristics.

At the farm, you will enjoy the company of the Dwarf Silken Hen. Sweet and quiet, she loves company and can be mischievous to get some rewards. However, she can’t fly.

The hen was created from crossbreeding by Dutch breeders in 1980. The breed has the particularity of having 5 toes and a regular crest. The Colour of its skin is black and silky.

Other farmyard animals are the Geese, Falabella horses, Rabbits, goats and Gottingey pigs. The pig is lively and curious, so he is a real explorer.

7. Parc Phoenix has a Perfectly Reconstructed Oasis

In this area, you discover a true desert oasis, a place with water and sand. Various species of date palms are found at this Oasis.

In this area, you will discover the Poncirus trifoliata (Rutaceae family). This is a 4 metres tree. It’s wider compared to its height. Fast growing, bushy and very thorny.

The tree loses its leaves during winter. The only citrus fruit to have deciduous leaves. Flower buds form in early summer but only open the following spring. It’s flowering, very fragrant, takes place in April, before the appearance of new leaves.

However, the fruits of this tree are not edible. They are very acidic. They get ripe at the end of summer and remain on the tree until winter.

The tree has fragrant essential oils. Used as a rootstock for another citrus. It Gives them increased resistance to cold, early production and good fruit quality.

8. Discover the Garden of the Ethnic-botany of Plants Useful to Man

Parc Phoenix has a vegetable and fruit garden. The production varies according to season. In winter various vegetables are found such as lettuce, lamb’s lettuce, leeks, broad beans, parsley, cabbage and onions. During summer vegetables such as tomatoes, eggplant, melon, beans, basil, peppers, radishes and cucumbers can be available.

Other plants found in the garden are an olive grove, the vineyard, the citrus grove, and aromatic and medicinal species. The orchard which nowadays we are used to seeing only in the books, or on the tins of sauces.

9. Parc Phoenix has a Succession of Great Aviaries that Interrupts the Rustic Scenery with beautiful Voices

white-cheeked turaco parc Phoenix, Author Brigitte ALLIOT,

The park is rich in variegated day birds. Visitors enjoy different types of parrots that are magnificent in their way.

They are also other types of birds such as Peacocks, The Royal Cranes, Kookaburras and Flamingos. The birds make the park lively with their Tropical song.

10 . Enjoy the Feeling of Freshness and Tranquility at the Valley of Grasses

The park has beautiful Valley grasses that bring a feeling of Freshness. As well as a landscape perspective that leads visitors to discover other beautiful surrounding areas.

The park has various activities for the kids such as tree climbing, a fun box, and a big 10-meter jump called ‘The Quick Jump’.