Our ex-situ conservation site, located in the heart of the Sudanian zone in northern Benin, in the commune of Tanguiéta (Atacora department), is an exceptional sanctuary dedicated to the preservation of sub-Saharan species. Surrounded by shrub savannas, it occupies a precise geographical position at latitude 10° 38′ 53.76732″ and longitude 1° 15′ 22.18752″, and is characterised by vegetation dominated by Sudanian species.
The Tanguiéta04 site covers 2.4 hectares and is home to strategic infrastructure such as lodges offering a suitable level of comfort, spacious parks and enclosures for the animals. These facilities have been carefully planned to recreate natural habitats, with large green spaces, cleverly hidden nooks and installations designed to promote the well-being of the residents, whether butterflies, rodents or other emblematic species such as the sulcata tortoise.
