HOLY CROSS ANIMAL PARK

Near Sarrebourg, on the banks of the Stock pond, here's a unique place of wonder, discovery and encounter, dedicated to wildlife. It all began in 1980. Farmer Gérald Singer transformed his farm into a wildlife park. Today, 5 universes invite you to discover the 1,500 animals that live on nearly 130 hectares of nature. Animal discovery is greatly facilitated by a variety of educational tools: safari train tours, nature guides, educational panels, adventure trails, events and shows throughout the year - summer season, Easter, fall stag bellowing, Halloween, winter season. During your visit, escape on the Park's various trails. Neo's Journey, dedicated to the world's biodiversity, enables you to learn about today's major environmental issues through a number of fun and educational adventures: a trip in a pirogue, a barefoot trail, tree houses, a storytelling baobab and the insect house are just some of the activities that will enable you to navigate from one territory to another, discovering exotic universes and the species that are their ambassadors. You'll fall in love with the adorable red pandas with their irresistible faces, before visiting the lemurs, who live in semi-liberty on a 3,000^m2 island entirely dedicated to them. In 2024, Neo returns with a new adventure trail, "Neo's World", designed to teach children about the diversity of living things while having fun at the same time. The same year, explore Gérald's farm, which moves and expands to almost 2 hectares. It will be home to local domestic breeds such as the Lorraine goat, the Vosges cow, the Alsatian hen and the red Ardennes sheep. Children will be able to jump in the hay, "play" with food to understand our role in feeding ourselves, or learn how to cook with animals... A total immersion in farm life, where learning is fun. Yvonne's house, a 300-year-old Moselle farmhouse, will be the gateway to this new space, and will house the Nature School.

On the trail dedicated to European fauna, you'll find lynx and brown bears, as well as other Arctic species such as polar foxes and tundra reindeer. SAINTE-CROIX reinforces its commitment to nature conservation in Europe, and at the end of the pathway welcomes a pair of white-tailed eagles (European sea eagle) in a 650 m² aviary. This is the first aviary installed in a natural environment in France. Its aim is to train a pair of critically endangered birds to join a reintroduction site at Les Aigles du Léman, where the young will be reintroduced to the wild. The Park is also one of the only sites in France to showcase the Capercaillie, another locally endangered bird species. As for the 750^m2 immersive aviary, it is dedicated to waders, the birds of our ponds. Enter the aviary for a close-up look. Next, discover the myths and legends of the wolf and observe the different packs: European gray wolves, Canadian black wolves and Arctic white wolves will no longer hold any secrets for you. Finally, make a stopover in North America, in the New World! Here, discover the typical species of this region, such as American bison, coyotes, black bears and prairie dogs, who live here in semi-liberty. For those with a small or large appetite, stop off at one of the many restaurants. The Park favours short supply chains and organic, seasonal produce. The Chez Liliane restaurant, located near the entrance to Le Monde de Néo, is inspired by old farmhouses. You'll appreciate the authenticity of this place, while being close to our furry and feathered friends. The panoramic restaurant offers you the chance to recharge your batteries, with a breathtaking view over the Deer Plain. Finally, the fisherman's hut is a restaurant nestled in the heart of the pond world, for lunch or a break overlooking these vast expanses of water. At the end of your day, make a final stop at the Nature boutique, offering local products from the Moselle region, plush toys of your favorite animals and even birdhouses. Everything you need to bring back a nice souvenir of your escapade. SAINTE-CROIX is Europe's first eco-labeled wildlife park to offer nature breaks. This European label guarantees that the park, as an exceptional nature resort, actively contributes to the use of renewable energy sources, water and energy savings, and the protection of biodiversity. The European Ecolabel is the only official European eco-label that can be used in all member countries of the European Union. An example and a driving force for more sustainable and responsible tourism. With these 56 nature lodges, enjoy a unique experience by staying face to face with animals. Fall asleep facing wolves, deer, bears, coyotes or even American bison. Or maybe you'd prefer to climb into the trees and spend the night in a tree house!