Practical information

The ZooParc de Beauval is open every day from 9am. The South entrance is not accessible (with exceptions) until April 1st, 2023 due to works. Access to the ZooParc is only through the North entrance, near the Equatorial Dome.

For little ones, folding pushchairs are available for hire at the entrance of the park for € 9 per unit/day, with a form of identity left as a deposit. A deposit of 200€ will be requested by bank imprint or check.

Microwave ovens are available at our food outlets to allow you to reheat their meals. The zoo’s toilets are equipped with “baby changing” areas.

Large play areas, suitable for various age groups, are located close to the following food outlets: “L’Eucalyptus”, near the elephants; and “Le Kilimandjaro”, near to the land of the lions. A carousel is also located on the terrace of “L’Eucalyptus”.

Most of the park is accessible to people with reduced mobility except for certain pathways with very steep slopes. These are indicated on-site and on the map given to visitors upon their arrival. At the amphitheatres, access ramps lead to spaces reserved for wheelchairs.

Preferential rates are available for people in possession of a Mobility Inclusion Card (MIC), disability card or priority card during the period of validity. Check the box office for more information.

Guide dogs and assistance dogs for people with disabilities are allowed in the zoo. However, they are prohibited from entering certain zones (tropical greenhouses, heights of China, and equatorial dome) which must be visited by an alternate method.

Wheelchairs are available for hire upon reservation by calling 0254 755 000. Payment in cash, by check, or credit card.

Rental price: € 12 per day for wheelchair.

A check for € 200 will be requested as a deposit on-site at the ZooParc de Beauval.

The map, the visitor’s guide, and most of the educational signs are translated into English. Audio and text presentations on a selection of species are available in English via QR codes within the ZooParc.

Being bordered by many trees, the zoo’s pathways are shaded and are punctuated by benches allowing frequent breaks. Beauval’s two shows take place in amphitheatres with ample seating.

A Tourist Information Point, open from April to November, is located at the zoo’s entrance and offers a wide range of information to help you discover the heritage and cultural riches of the region

For security reasons, a bag-check is carried out before visitors enter our establishment. The ZooParc de Beauval was Sécuri-site certified in 2018.

Eight free car parks (4,000 spaces), including one reserved for motorhomes, are located near the Zoo. Parking spaces reserved for people with disabilities, as well as bicycles and two-wheeled motor vehicles, are provided at the entrance of the main car park.

Need power for your car? Go to the South entrance (main entrance) and recharge your electric batteries at one of the 50 terminals. Offering 100 spaces, these terminals for electric cars have just been installed for your greatest comfort… and leave with peace of mind after your visit. 50 spaces are also available at the North entrance (next to the Equatorial Dome). These charging stations are chargeable, you will be charged €0.40/kwh.

Other charging stations are available at Beauval hotels: Les Pagodes and Les Hauts de Beauval. If you are staying at Les Jardins de Beauval, use the terminals in service at Les Pagodes, located 7 minutes walk from the ZooParc. Find them on the park map.

Lockers are available at the zoo South entrance. No coin is required to close a locker, they work by code.

For the well-being of our animals and the cleanliness of the premises, we ask you not to picnic inside the park. A roofed picnicking area (for 300 people) is available near the zoo entrance, alongside the main car park. Another picnicking area is available near the dome entrance, close to the North entrance.

After purchasing your entry ticket, you can enter or leave the ZooParc at your leisure, by receiving a re-entry stamp. These can be collected at at the open entrances (South and North), at the kiosk under the giant screen, or at the central gate.

A paramedic patrols the zoo and can provide first aid. If required, he can be quickly alerted by our teams (catering, animal keeper staff, etc.).

Defibrillators are available at the entrance to the ZooParc as well as at certain food outlets indicated on the map.

Three shops offer numerous products related to the ZooParc de Beauval and the conservation of species: soft toys, books, DVDs, stationery, clothes, bags, games, jewellery, collector’s medallions… So many souvenirs and gift ideas! Beauval has also an online store.

Discover, or rediscover all the books produced by Beauval’s education team, including our best-seller: “Beauval, les plus belles photos”. Also find new products, designed in partnership with Nathan publishing.

Throughout every season, no matter the weather, it is always the right time to visit Beauval! In case of rain, the four tropical greenhouses and The Equatorial Dome will give you shelter. During hot weather, the shaded pathways of the park and our misting machines will refresh your day.

Depending on the climatic conditions, certain animals may be found in their indoor spaces but can still be observed via viewing windows. In exceptionally bad weather, the cable car may be closed for safety reasons.

Find yourself in a Balinese, African, Mexican, Vietnamese, or Chinese setting: Beauval’s Hotels welcome you into four unique worlds, each with authentic, refined decoration. Stay in one of Beauval’s 4 hotels or in our residential hotel to make the most of your visit. Choose a change of scenery, choose Destination Beauval…

Consultez notre calendrier prévisionnel de fréquentation pour savoir quand venir au ZooParc.

Refresh yourself under the water misters that operate almost continuously. Do not hesitate to take invigorating breaks! You will find them at the 2 cable car stations (Lions and Elephants) as well as in 4 areas: giant pandas, cheetahs, bongos and near the greenhouse for orangutans and marmosets.

The zoo is not a suitable place for dogs or other pets. They cannot enter the tropical greenhouses, the equatorial dome, le nuage de Beauval cable cars, the North American territory, or the heights of China. We therefore strongly recommend that you do not visit with them.

If you decide to take your pets with you, do not leave them in your vehicle. Regardless of whether you are parked in the shade, have left water, or left the windows half-open; the summer heat can be fatal to pets. Think about their safety!

The Beauval app will guide you through the ZooParc’s pathways, helping you to discover its extraordinary animals. It will answer any practical questions you have during your visit! Finding your way around the ZooParc’s 44 hectares is child’s play with this application!