The superb natural setting of the park encourages us all to preserve this rich albeit fragile mountain environment. Given the particular situation of the valley of Chamonix that is a tourist hotspot, overcrowded and polluted, taking measures to limit our environmental footprint is essential. We have implemented several measures in this respect, please take part in them and talk about them around you.Thank you!

Dry ecological toilets

The Ecosphere® system is simply revolutionary! At first glance these are quite ordinary toilets but without water! Instead of flushing with water you activate a strange conveyor belt system coupled with a drying surface underground. Air is extracted up to the roof of the chalet and urine is separated from any faecal matter so as to avoid any unpleasant odours in the toilets. The creation of two dry toilets and one urinal makes it possible to save huge quantities of water and prevents potential pollution of water downstream.

These clever toilets are next to the restaurant. Feel free to give them a try!

Selective sorting

Significant efforts have been undertaken since 2013 with respect to the selective sorting of waste collected from the public bins and the restaurant. We strongly encourage you to contribute actively by correctly sorting your waste.

Encouraging green mobility

Carpooling

6 km separate the animal park from the bottom of the valley. Why use a personal car to make the trip up to the park? We have implemented a carpool scheduling for our staff to limit the number of trips. The park team ride electric bikes

For all staff members who have been working at the park for two years or more, half of the cost of an electric bike is covered by the park management. A great way to encourage employee loyalty and keep them fit!

The shuttle

Since 2017, Merlet Animal Park runs a shuttle service from Les Houchesthe station. The village of Les Houches has made a parking lot available just below the station. This is an ideal solution for visitors who don’t have a car. We hope to progressively reduce the number of cars that use the parking lots and reduce the impact of traffic on the environment.