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Parco d'Orleans

Tourist attraction Park Animal park

😠 #FreeThePalermoPelicans These poor Grand Pelicans are trapped in a tiny cage. They are showing extreme signs of stress, fighting, and biting each other. They should be released into the free, and not have to suffer in this tiny cage. People often mention animals, park, free, animali, children, Palermo, cages, birds, nice, small,


Address

Piazza Indipendenza, 90134 Palermo PA, Italy

Website

www.igiardinidelpalazzorleans.it

Contact

+39 091 707 5038

Rating on Google Maps

4.40 (1.3K reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Thursday: 10 am to 1 pm, 3 to 5 pm
  • Friday: 10 am to 1 pm, 3 to 5 pm
  • Saturday: 10 am to 1 pm, 3 to 5 pm
  • Sunday: 10 am to 1 pm, 3 to 5 pm
  • Monday: Closed
  • Tuesday: 10 am to 1 pm, 3 to 5 pm
  • Wednesday: 10 am to 1 pm, 3 to 5 pm

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Frequently mentioned in reviews: animals (32) park (20) free (19) animali (11) children (11) Palermo (10) cages (10) birds (9) nice (8) small (8)
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  • 1/5 j 2 years ago on Google
    #FreeThePalermoPelicans These poor Grand Pelicans are trapped in a tiny cage. They are showing extreme signs of stress, fighting, and biting each other. They should be released into the free, and not have to suffer in this tiny cage.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Gaia C. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Unfortunately, due to the few funds, it is no longer as before ... It would be nice if they put it back together ... (Original) Purtroppo a causa dei pochi fondo non è più come prima... Sarebbe bello se lo rimettessero in sesto...
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Bogdan A. 1 year ago on Google
    The reviews here are not doing this place justice, the park is absolutely amazing and animals look very good and well looked after(vet opinion, not random free all the animals opinion). The fact that it's free makes it a must if you're in Palermo.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 Vincent B. 6 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Mice and poorly maintained .. I would like to see if these animals are suitable to stay in those cells, a real shame (Original) Topi e mal tenuto.. vorrei vedere se questi animali sono idonei per stare in quelle celle, un vero peccato
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Scott W. 1 year ago on Google
    I was thinking of poor animals small cages too as many other visitors or reviews. Then I heard that the animals here were all locally born - not captured in the wild and many of which are even rescue animals. And I understood how important this place is. One more thing, watch out there are two pairs of peacocks at large!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Federico I. 1 year ago on Google
    A little gem in the chaos of Palermo. Orleans park is a very well curated space, full of rescued animals, in search of love. I strongly suggest y’all to interact with the local guards. They will guide you around with valuable tips on the permanent resident and their story.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Cedric N. 2 years ago on Google
    way to little cages for them animals. Some of them seemd very stressed and scared
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Mohamed H. 1 year ago on Google
    A must visit Literally a thing of beauty with a very nice collection of species
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Angela P. 5 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Nice, but too busy * with rats, rats and lizards. (Original) Bello, ma troppo *trafficato* da ratti, topi e ramarri.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Gianluca B. 5 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Green lung in the city center (Original) Polmone verde in centro città
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Lolita M. 1 year ago on Google
    Really well taken care of park. Some things under construction, but it’s typical for January. Animals are clean and active, running around, sometimes interacting by locking their eyes Very nice fauna with beautiful plants and trees There was some foul smell, but only in one particular place. Bathrooms are on premises & they have disability access. Admission is free!!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Sebastian W. 1 year ago on Google
    Free to visit beautiful little park with giant trees and animals. Unfortunately the cages are too small for most of them. But they are currently constructing new areas and hopefully new cages as well.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Giuseppe R. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Green lung in the city, many mothers take their children to the very green secure Orleans park. (Original) Polmone verde in Citta,molte mamme portano i loro figli al parco d'Orleans sicuro molto verde.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 Antonio G. 6 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) A little abandoned (Original) Un po' abbandonato
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Simone La M. 5 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Too bad ... my childhood memories of this place were fantastic; I returned a couple of years ago with my pregnant partner and the caretakers (from the region) made problems at the entrance because we were without children (: D) It would have been better not to enter, the park and its guests totally abandoned and in conditions of bad health ... (Original) Peccato...l miei ricordi da bambini legati a questo posto erano fantastici; sono tornato un paio d'anni fa con la mia compagna incinta ed i custodi (della regione) hanno fatto problemi all'ingresso perché eravamo senza bimbi (:D) Sarebbe stato meglio non entrare, parco e relativi ospiti totalmente abbandonati ed in condizioni di salute pessime...
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Paul V. 6 months ago on Google
    Nice place to visit. Especially for children. The park is very well maintained and you can also see some animals.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Massimo R. 6 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Nice to visit with many but not many animals. (Original) Bello da visitare con tanti ma non tantissimi animali.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Marzia L. 2 years ago on Google
    Place is nice but some animals are in cages who are too small for them and not treated well imo. It's free and it's good, if paid is not really worth it

  • 5/5 Moshka The C. 1 year ago on Google
    Worthwhile to stop by. It is free to enter. Would be nicer without all the animals.

  • 3/5 Paraschiv ROXANA G. 6 years ago on Google
    It is nice for children, but the place is in a bad shape, the animals cages aren't clean or in a good condition, the whole parc need to be refreshed.

  • 5/5 Leo P. 7 years ago on Google
    Lovely place very close by to the history centre of the city, directly infront of the old Royal Palace. One negative tidbit though... not a lot of space to sit! I believe there are... 3 benches? Then again, its a small park so it should be no problem most of the time. Great spot for kids or just to relax a little bit.

  • 3/5 Velislava S. 5 months ago on Google
    Beautiful menagerie of birds. But the garden is very close to the main road, so the outside noise clashes unpleasantly with the serene environment.

  • 1/5 Anetta S. 1 year ago on Google
    Its unhuman to treat animals like this. Small cages, small space even for birds. Dead will be beter for this animals, than living like this. Terible. Palermo should be ashame of this. 🤢🤢

  • 5/5 nicolò c. 2 years ago on Google
    It's a Wonderful place. Absolutely to see when you in Palermo

  • 5/5 Linnea F. 2 years ago on Google
    Beautiful oasis in the city. One of the most well maintained areas in Palermo. Recently re-opened after being renovated. Beautiful walkways with lots of plants, ponds with carp and tortoises, plenty of birds to see including parrots, flamingos, birds of prey, emus and peacocks. They even have some deer. Clean bathrooms. Better than the botanical garden - And it's all for free!

  • 1/5 Tobias H. 1 year ago on Google
    Absolutely horrible how these animals are held in way too small cages. I wish the person who put them in such conditions would have to live like this for a month themself….

  • 4/5 Ágnes L. 1 year ago on Google
    Unfortunately the park was undergoing renovations when we went there and almost half of it was closed down. Regardless, it was worth it. Entrance was free and the toilet is decent. Check opening times in advance, as they close at 1PM and not open in Monday

  • 5/5 Kasia F. 1 year ago on Google
    Beautiful place with of amazing plants and animals,free entry and public toilet but no shop to buy food or drink

  • 5/5 ori h. 1 year ago on Google
    Nice place to visit with kids for a break from the busy city

  • 5/5 animeq P. 1 year ago on Google
    Partially in renovation (hope some will get more space), very well kept, nice to have a bit of green. There are some animals, try talking to parrots :) Tip: it is free, good toilets available on site

  • 5/5 Viktoriia A. 1 year ago on Google
    Very beautiful park to visit free of charge 😍 With mini zoo of birds , perfect place especially for visitors with children.

  • 5/5 Maria B. 1 year ago on Google
    Lots of different birds and deers to see. Lovely and quiet place to chill. Free to enter.

  • 5/5 Joanna P. 1 year ago on Google
    a relaxing oasis in the hustle and bustle of the city & free entry. the opening hours are a bit unfortunate but it's probably better for the animals so they have more peace. We can definitely recommend to visit

  • 5/5 Jeremiasz B. 11 months ago on Google
    Lovely place. You can feast your eyes and relax

  • 5/5 Katarzyna J. 10 months ago on Google
    Free entrance mini zoo and park in the center of Palermo. Great place to spend 1-2 hours and take a break. There are free toilets in ok condition too.

  • 5/5 Stephen M. 9 months ago on Google
    Best park in Sicily! We killed 2-3 hours here. It’s beautiful and there are so many animals to see.

  • 3/5 Julian R. 8 months ago on Google
    Relaxing and peaceful, public and free (WC included). Caged birds raises an ethical question, but the botanical part is delightful.

  • 5/5 Alex S. 5 months ago on Google
    Oasis for people and families in the car-centric surroundings. Decent location, good place to spend time with a toddler. Different animals, so kids are entertained. Entrance is free, accessible with a stroller

  • 5/5 Felice G. 5 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Beautiful park, attached to the Presidency of the Sicilian Region (Original) Bellissimo parco, annesso alla Presidenza della Regione Siciliana

  • 5/5 Flavia 5 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) The park can boast a great variety of animals (almost exclusively birds, even if it hosts a nice monkey). Carina is the idea of ​​leaving the peacocks free, it helps to create a characteristic atmosphere. The feeling is of a state of absolute well-being, a sort of fusion with nature ... right in the center of Palermo. Admission is free, too bad that recently they have put the rule that only children and their carers can enter. The small lake with turtles looks like a Zen pond, but it is difficult to pause for a long time on the benches that line it because of mosquitoes, even if this occurs mostly in summer. However, opening hours could be extended (it is only in the morning). (Original) Il parco può vantare una grande varietà di animali (quasi esclusivamente uccelli, anche se ospita una simpatica scimmietta). Carina è l'idea di lasciare i pavoni liberi, contribuisce a creare un'atmosfera caratteristica. La sensazione è di uno stato di benessere assoluto, una sorta di fusione con la natura... nel pieno centro di Palermo. L'ingresso è gratuito, peccato che di recente abbiano messo la regola che possano entrare solo i bambini e i loro accompagnatori. Il laghetto con le tartarughe sembra quasi un laghetto Zen, tuttavia è difficile sostare a lungo sulle panchine che lo costeggiano per via delle zanzare, anche se questo si verifica per lo più d'estate. Si potrebbe però estendere l'orario di apertura (è solo di mattina).

  • 1/5 Domenico C. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Endless works, always closed (Original) Lavori infiniti, sempre chiuso

  • 4/5 Enzo M. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) City center garden (Original) Giardino centro città

  • 5/5 Giancarlo C. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Nice place, a green oasis in the city, where to take the children (Original) Bel posto, un'oasi di verde nella città, dove portare i bambini

  • 3/5 Salvatore R. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Park whose access is still denied if not accompanied by children even if it is a public place. (Original) Parco il cui accesso viene ancora negato se non accompagnati da bambini seppure sia un luogo pubblico.

  • 5/5 PAOLO P. 5 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Park with beautiful greenery but now few animals pity for children especially. Pef this we must thank the administration before the current one. (Original) Parco con verde Bellissimo ma adesso pochi animali peccato per i bambini specialmente. Pef questo bisogna ringraziare l'amministrazione precedente a quella attuale.

  • 5/5 Gen 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Solar laboratory in a spectacular urban context. Thermal oil. (Original) Laboratorio solare in contesto urbano spettacolare. Olio termico.

  • 4/5 Silvana 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Secular plants (Original) Piante secolari

  • 4/5 Anthony t. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Full of animals and plants (Original) Pieno di animali e piante

  • 5/5 Michael 4 years ago on Google
    Great

  • 1/5 Alessia S. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Unfortunately we found it closed (Original) Purtroppo lo abbiamo trovato chiuso

  • 1/5 Zoltán K. 5 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Closed. Ceased. (Original) Bezárt. Megszünt.

  • 5/5 Alfredo La R. 5 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very beautifull (Original) Bellissimo

  • 4/5 Eleìr 5 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Zoological park where you can admire different species of animals, ideal for an afternoon in peace (Original) Parco zoologico dove poter ammirare diverse specie di animali, ideale per un pomeriggio in tranquillità

  • 4/5 Eden F. 2 years ago on Google
    Top 5 things to do in Palermo!! The best maintained and most beautiful park in Palermo, range of exotic birds, turtles, deer, emues all set in a spectacular garden of jungle palms, banana trees and vines. And the best thing is it's free 👌🏽 skip the expensive, old, badly maintained Botanical gardens and go here instead.

  • 5/5 Alice M. 5 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Nice place, pity is open only to children. Deserves to be visited by anyone. (Original) Bel posto, peccato sia aperto solo ai bambini. Merita di essere visitato da chiunque.

  • 3/5 raul g. 5 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Well-maintained park with some good animals for families. Too bad that access to the moment is not allowed (Original) Parco ben tenuto con alcuni animali buono x le famiglie. Peccato che non sia consentito l'acceso al momento

  • 5/5 Antonio M. 5 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) A beautiful garden with tropical animals (Original) Un bel giardino con animali tropicali

  • 4/5 A A. 5 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Cute and very large park. Too bad for the cleaning, the last time I was there there were even rats in bird cages. (Original) Parco carino e molto grande. Peccato per la pulizia, l'ultima volta che ci sono stata c'erano perfino dei topi nelle gabbie degli uccelli.

  • 1/5 Michele L. 5 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Found closed (Original) Trovato chiuso

  • 5/5 Gabriele F. 5 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Re open (Original) Ri aprite

  • 5/5 Asia M. 5 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) For those who love nature is the right place but a tip: for those who love animals will love the bio park of Carini. However returning to the villa Orleans is very beautiful adventurous and natural (Original) Per chi ama la natura è il posto adatto ma un consiglio: per chi ama gli animali gli piacerà il bio parco di Carini. Comunque ritornando alla villa Orleans e molto bella avventurosa e naturale

  • 4/5 Omar A. 5 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Nice, but it could be treated better. Fountains closed and to be restored (Original) Bello , ma potrebbe essere curato meglio. Fontane chiuse e da restaurare

  • 4/5 Attilio C. 5 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) There are many exotic animals that are not easy to see in our area. (Original) Ci sono molti animali esotici che non è facile vedere dalle nostre parti.

  • 4/5 CLAUDIO C. 5 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) very nice to visit x who has children. recommended .... there may be more animals. sin (Original) molto bello da visitare x chi ha bambini. consigliato.... potrebbero esserci più animali. peccato

  • 3/5 Rosalia V. 5 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) cute (Original) Carino

  • 5/5 Dorota M. 2 years ago on Google
    Beautiful place and great to spend free time

  • 5/5 Colin B. 2 years ago on Google
    Cute , palerno needs more things like this

  • 5/5 Maciej K. 2 years ago on Google
    Nice park with many animals to see (deer, parrots, flamingos, pelicans, owls, turtles, tortoises, fish, falcons, parakeets, emu etc). The cages unfortunately are rather small but it does provide an hour of entertainment for kids.


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