Just 2 of roughly 11 zoos in France have White-Handed Gibbon.
All zoos in France where you can see White-Handed Gibbon.
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Romagne, France
La Vallée des Singes in France is home to white-cheeked gibbons, not white-handed gibbons.
La Vallée des Singes, located in Romagne, France, features white-cheeked gibbons (Nomascus leucogenys) in its collection. These gibbons inhabit the park's 'Territoire n°10' exhibit, which replicates the tropical forests of China and Vietnam, their native habitats. The exhibit provides an environment where visitors can observe the gibbons' natural behaviors, such as brachiation—swinging from branch to branch using their long arms—and their distinctive vocalizations used to defend territory and strengthen family bonds.
The park's white-cheeked gibbon group consists of a breeding pair and their offspring, mirroring the species' typical family structure. Males are characterized by black fur with white cheek patches, while females display a lighter, blond coloration. As a member of the European Association of Zoos and Aquaria (EAZA), La Vallée des Singes participates in coordinated conservation efforts, including breeding programs aimed at preserving endangered primate species. However, specific details regarding the acquisition dates, individual names, or breeding successes of the white-cheeked gibbons at the park are not publicly available.
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Les Mathes, France
La Palmyre Zoo in France is home to white-handed gibbons, actively participating in their conservation.
In May 2026, the zoo celebrated the birth of a white-handed gibbon, the first offspring of a pair formed 18 months prior. The infant, whose sex is yet to be confirmed, is thriving under the care of its mother.
La Palmyre Zoo is part of the European Endangered Species Programme (EEP) for white-handed gibbons, aiming to maintain genetically diverse populations in captivity.
Beyond breeding efforts, the zoo supports the HURO programme, dedicated to protecting the Western Hoolock Gibbon in India, highlighting its commitment to gibbon conservation both in captivity and the wild.
