Manège du Dodo (Jardin des Plantes) - Paris, France
N 48° 50.595 E 002° 21.707
31U E 453173 N 5410227
[FR] Ce "Manège du Dodo" installé en 1992 mais conçu dans le style des années 1930 est petit mais il a le charme des lieux. [EN] The Dodo Manège at the Jardin des Plantes, is relatively young (1992) but adopts a 1930s style and an interesting theme.
Waymark Code: WMMZH8
Location: Île-de-France, France
Date Posted: 11/28/2014
Views: 8
[FR] Il propose de monter sur des animaux uniquement, girafes, lions, tortues, autruche, éléphant, et certaines espèces rares ou disparues comme le dodo, le loup de Tasmanie ou le tricératops.
[EN] This carousel was installed in 1992 at the inspiration of a scientist in comparative anatomy in the adjacent natural history museum. Riders can climb aboard the back of such vanished creatures as the thylacine, the dodo, the aepyornis (a massive creature known as the "elephant bird"), the Barbary lion, the horned turtle, and the sivatherium (a type of early giraffe). There are also endangered animals like the panda and the gorilla mingled in the herd.
Carousel Location: Other
Is the Carousel operational?: Yes
Does the Music work?: Yes
Cost to ride:
Free admission to the Jardin des Plantes
Hours of Operation: Not listed
Related Website: Not listed
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Visit Instructions:
Please include a photo of your self at the location or a picture of your favorite animal on that carousel.
If you are lucky enough to take a ride on your visit, tell us what animal you rode.