Martel Vivarium · Lot · Since 1990

Change the way you see
reptiles

France's greatest diversity of reptiles. Crocodiles, venomous snakes, lizards, monitor lizards and tortoises — all observable in natural daylight in a covered, climate-controlled space.

Open today · 10am — 6pm · on-site ticketing until 5pm

Discover
Today
Open · 10am — 6pm
Address
Martel, Lot (46)
Nearby
Rocamadour · Padirac (25 min)
Comfort
Climate-controlled

Plan your visit

Reptiland welcomes you throughout the day. Enjoy our keepers' commented feeding sessions — a privileged moment to observe our animals' natural behaviours.

10am — 6pm
10am — 6pm

Today's feeding times

Approximate times · Non-exhaustive list

11am
Nile crocodileCrocodylus niloticus
2:30pm
Reticulated pythonMalayopython reticulatus
3:45pm
Nile monitorVaranus niloticus
4:30pm
Monocled cobraNaja kaouthia

Good to know: other feedings may take place throughout the day, especially during busy periods, and are not listed here. Feel free to ask our keepers on site.

Welcome

More than a vivarium: an encounter

Reptiland is more than a vivarium: it's an encounter. For over three decades, we have brought together the greatest diversity of reptiles on public display in France. Nile crocodiles, mambas, Gila monsters, reticulated pythons, matamatas — each species tells a story millions of years in the making.

Our mission: to demystify these fascinating animals, so long feared and misunderstood. Here, you will observe reptiles in conditions close to their natural habitat, in natural daylight, in a space designed for their wellbeing and your comfort.

101
Species on display
250
Animals to discover
100%
Covered & climate-controlled
36
Years of expertise
Antoine Gouygou, directeur de Reptiland, avec l'un des pensionnaires du vivarium
We protect best what we understand. That's the whole meaning of Reptiland.
— Antoine Gouygou, director of Reptiland

Hours & prices at a glance

Opening hours

  • Feb → Jun · 10am — 6pm
  • Jul → Aug · 10am — 6:30pm · 7 days a week
  • Sep → Nov · 10am — 6pm

Closed Mondays outside July–August (open on public holidays). Annual closure in December and January.

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Prices

  • Adult / Teen (from 13) · €11.50
  • Child (4 to 12) · €8
  • Free for under 4s

Reduced rates on presentation of supporting documents. Buy online to save time at the entrance.

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France's greatest diversity

Reptiles from across the globe, including an exceptional display of venomous snakes: cobras, mamba, vipers, rattlesnakes, nacanina, trimeresurus, nose-horned viper… A diversity you won't find anywhere else in France.

Covered and climate-controlled all year

Contrary to popular belief, a vivarium is not a stuffy, sweltering place. Our space is fully covered and climate-controlled: constant temperature, natural daylight, total comfort — even in the height of summer. Visit whatever the weather.

In natural daylight

No dark corridors here. Our animals live in bright spaces that faithfully recreate their natural habitat. Step close, observe their behaviour and marvel at the richness of their colours and the fascinating detail of their scales.

Live the encounter

All experiences
🦎
For everyone

Self-guided visit

Explore at your own pace France's greatest diversity of reptiles.

VIP experience

Keeper for a day

Go behind the scenes of the vivarium with our passionate keepers, from age 8.

Groups & schools

Educational visits

Programmes for all ages from primary to sixth form, with hands-on activities and science.

Phobia desensitisation

Overcome your fear

A guided session to reduce or eliminate your fear of snakes or spiders.

Our fascinating

All species
Nile crocodile
Crocodylus niloticus
Star
Monocled cobra
Naja kaouthia
Venomous
Green mamba
Dendroaspis angusticeps
Venomous
Gila monster
Heloderma suspectum
Rare
Matamata
Chelus fimbriata

Debunking the myths

More myth-busters
FALSE

Snakes are cold-blooded animals

They are poikilothermic and ectothermic: their body temperature depends on their environment. In a room at 30°C, they are at 30°C.

FALSE

A vivarium is always stuffy and too hot

Reptiland is fully air-conditioned. You'll visit in comfort, even in summer. The heat is reserved for the terrariums, not the visitors.

FALSE

Snakes "measure" their prey by lying alongside them

Not true: a snake pressing against you is simply looking for warmth (37°C — the best radiator around!). A persistent legend we love to bust.

From fear to passion

Since 1990, Reptiland has been a family adventure. Born from François Gouygou's own phobia of snakes — transformed into passion — the park was devastated by a terrible fire in 2011, which opened a new chapter: Antoine took over and rebuilt, turning Reptiland into one of Europe's most committed vivariums. A story of expertise, perseverance and love of reptiles, told chapter by chapter.

Read our full story

— Antoine Gouygou, director

A park with purpose

Our commitments

Life and the environment

180 solar panels, plant-based dining, species conservation, and a refuge for seized animals: discover our concrete commitments.

Our commitments
Responsible actions

Protecting nature, every day

Simple everyday gestures — at home and while travelling — to protect animals and the habitats they depend on.

Responsible actions

What if you changed your mind?

Book your ticket online, skip the queue, and get ready for an encounter that just might transform the way you see these animals.

No booking required — tickets also on sale on site at the entrance.