The unique zoo of mechanical animals was opened in France Bashny.Net

Prehistoric roar drowns out the frantic screams of children, who immediately run away at the sight heading towards him, a huge creature. However, concern not – flapping ears fantastic 45-ton elephant with carved wooden body moves quite slowly.





Puffing, snorting steam and the animal walks in the Park "Island of machines" ("Les Machines De L LLE"), which transformed a former shipyard junction in the industrial Port of Nantes, in Northwest France.
Interestingly, these incredible animals — something more than a sophisticated toy for kids. They are true works of art that are open to the General public.



Animals that are created in a vintage style hand carved bear charm temperance – genre of science fiction with the participation of the steam engine. It is noteworthy that the appearance of the Park in Nantes more than justified, because this city is the birthplace of the most famous science fiction of the 19th century Jules Verne.





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