Guadeloupe is brimming with places where nature and discovery can be enjoyed by the whole family. Here are four ideal places to introduce children to tropical biodiversity: the Jardin Botanique de Valombreuse, the Guadeloupe Zoo, the Jardin Botanique de Deshaies and theAquarium de la Guadeloupe.
Valombreuse Park
Located in Petit-Bourg, the Jardin Botanique de Valombreuse invites visitors to take a stroll through tropical flora. Its shady walkways and ponds are home to orchids, ferns, palms and century-old trees, while special play areas allow children to discover nature in a fun way.
- Address: Cabout, 97170 Petit-Bourg, Guadeloupe
- Opening hours: daily, 9 am to 6 pm (last admission 4:30 pm)
- Rates: adults €16.50, children €11
- Official website
The zoo
The Zoo de Guadeloupe, nestled in the tropical forest of Basse-Terre, offers an immersion into the heart of the fauna of the Caribbean and South America. Children can observe mammals, birds and reptiles, climb the footbridges above the canopy and take advantage of educational activities to better understand the animal world.
- Address: Route de la Traversée – Parc des Mamelles, 97125 Bouillante, Guadeloupe
- Opening hours: daily, 9 am to 6 pm (last admission 4:30 pm)
- Rates: adults 17.50 €, children (3-12 years) 12 €, free < 3 years
- Official website
💡 Tip: there’s a combined “Zoo + Jardin Botanique de Valombreuse” pack to visit both in one day.
Deshaies botanical garden
The Jardin Botanique de Deshaies, formerly owned by Coluche, is a magical place where over 1,000 species of tropical plants cohabit with waterfalls, ponds and aviaries. A stroll through the garden offers children and adults alike an educational and entertaining journey through the diversity of Guadeloupe’s flora.
- Address: Villers, 97126 Deshaies, Guadeloupe
- Opening hours: daily, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (closing at 5:30 p.m.)
- Rates: adults ~€15.90, children (5-12 years) ~€10.90
- Official website
Aquarium de la Guadeloupe
The Aquarium de la Guadeloupe lets children discover the marine life of the Caribbean. The tanks feature tropical fish, coral, invertebrates and sea turtles, with educational explanations that make the visit fun and rewarding.
- Address: Place Créole – Marina Bas-du-Fort, 97190 Le Gosier, Guadeloupe
- Opening hours (2025 ): open daily from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.
- Rates (2025 ) :
- Adults (aged 13 and over): €14.90
- Children (3 to 12 years): €9.90
- Free for children under 3
- Official website
🌴 Conclusion: relaxation and comfort at Les Voiles Bleues
After your visit, come back to Les Voiles Bleues and enjoy relaxation and top-of-the-range comfort: modular villas, swimming pool, peaceful setting to recharge your batteries after a morning or afternoon rich in discovery. Les Voiles Bleues offers the perfect setting for combining adventure, nature and family relaxation.
