« An amazing mix of African species »
Meet the savannah’s animals!
Come and meet Africa’s most emblematic animals, in a vast 3 hectare plain. Giraffes, wildebeest, white rhinos, zebras, ostriches, Egyptian geese, and all their young live together in perfect harmony within this incredible territory!
Un œil en coulisse
Meet the babies of the savannah
The “Un Œil en Coulisse” team introduces you to the African savannah’s new-borns at the ZooParc de Beauval. Meet the baby springboks, red river hogs, dik-diks, and of course little Kimia, the first giraffe born at Beauval.
Giraffe gestation: a high-risk birth
A 2-metre drop!
After a gestation period of 15 months, giraffes give birth upright, sometimes whilst walking, which results in a dizzying 2-metre fall for their calf! This particularly hazardous birth leads to the death of many calves.
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A new species at Beauval
The exceptional arrival of Mhorr gazelles
For the first time in the history of ZooParc de Beauval, in more than 40 years, visitors have the opportunity to admire 4 Mhorr gazelles in the heart of the African Savannah. They are called Tova, Tingeling, Kyva and Yaro.
Come enjoy the savannah’s rich life, even during winter!
Extraordinary animals that can be seen all year round!
Be it pouring with rain, or snowing, it is always possible to see the savannah’s fabulous animals! The building, fitted with viewing windows and custom-made for the well-being of these African species, allows you to observe them all year round… and our Keeper for a Day activities even allow you a view from inside!
7 giraffes
3 hectares
More than 40 animals
Territory created in 1999
Beauval Nature supports the monitoring of giraffes
The giraffe, one of the most charismatic species in Africa, suffered a drastic population decline at the start of the 21st century.
This species is threatened by illegal hunting and agricultural development due to population growth in Africa. The Giraffe Conservation Foundation, with the support of Beauval Nature, works to develop monitoring programmes that are provided by government organisations.
The programme aims to study giraffes in their natural environment by fitting them with radio collars in order to study their movement, social interactions, and ecology.
Do your part for conservation!
Sponsor an animal!
Becoming an animal sponsor allows you to form a strong relationship with your favourite animal whilst financing the conservation programmes supported by the Beauval Nature association. All money paid is allocated in full to the association and is then invested into one of the many species conservation programmes it supports around the world.
What’s happening in this territory?
Activities
Junior Keeper
An incredible day for your children aged 10 to 15 years old as they step into the shoes of an animal keeper!
Take full advantage of the experience thanks to our mobile application!
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Staying in the area for lunch?
restaurant
La Savane
Fancy having lunch in front of the giraffes? This restaurant, located at the edge of the African Savannah, offers sandwiches, salads, snackings, waffles and drinks.
