Beauval Zoological Park
One of the best zoos in the world…and it is only a 35 minute drive away!
Beauval ZooParc – An Unforgettable Adventure
Ranked among the top 5 most beautiful zoos in the world, ZooParc de Beauval is home to nearly 10,000 animals representing around 800 species, including a family of giant pandas, the park’s iconic residents. You’ll also encounter rare and fascinating species such as koalas, manatees, white tigers, and okapis.
Committed to the protection of endangered species, Beauval is also France’s largest zoological maternity, welcoming nearly 900 births each year. In August 2021, the park celebrated a remarkable event—the birth of twin panda cubs, Huanlili and Yuandudu, four years after the arrival of Yuan Meng, the first panda born in France.
Today, Beauval features 22 unique zones, offering visitors a journey around the world. Constantly evolving to improve animal well-being and enhance the visitor experience, the park continues to innovate with exciting new attractions:
- 2019: Installation of cable cars, allowing visitors to soar over the park and admire the animals and the Saint-Aignan valley from a unique perspective.
- 2020: Opening of the Equatorial Dome, a 38-meter-high glass hemisphere housing 200 species from South America, Asia, and Africa. This immersive experience takes you through a lush jungle canopy, offering a 360° panoramic view of the vegetation and animals.
- 2023: Inauguration of the South American Giant Aviary, Europe’s largest aviary, covering nearly 2 hectares. Designed as an immersive experience, it takes you on a breathtaking walk between sky and earth. A suspended walkway winds several meters above the ground, while rope bridges lead to various observation kiosks. From here, you can marvel at colorful birds soaring overhead and mammals roaming below, creating the sensation of truly flying over South America!
Tips for Your Visit
We recommend setting aside a full day to explore the park at your own pace. For an even more immersive experience, you can also opt for a two-day ticket.