The Equatorial Dome

The Equatorial Dome

« Explore the world on a breath-taking trip around the equator! »

An unforgettable trip around the equator…

Golden lion tamarins
Golden lion tamarins
Manatee
Manatee

This tropical paradise is an extraordinary place for the conservation of species, and houses a wide variety of animals in total harmony: anacondas, squirrel monkeys, scarlet ibis, giant otters, manatees, golden lion tamarins, Komodo dragons…

Discover these species in spaces that are as close as possible to their natural environments and adapted to each of their needs.

Squirrel monkey
Squirrel monkey
Komodo dragon
Komodo dragon
Inside the Equatorial Dome
Golden lion tamarins
Inside the Equatorial Dome
Manatee pond
Pygmy hippopotamus
Inside the Equatorial Dome
Outside of the Equatorial Dome

Un œil en coulisse

The logbook

A web series dedicated to The Equatorial Dome has been unveiled… the Logbook! Through exclusive behind-the-scenes footage, discover the animals, the teams, and the work that went into this exceptional structure.

An unparalleled setting in the heart of the equatorial jungle

Dive in to discover extraordinary aquatic fauna!

19 pools & aquariums allow you to observe a wide range of aquatic animals: manatees, giant otters, pygmy hippos, turtles, piranhas, alligators… as well as a countless tropical fish, in a totally unique fashion!

Caiman
Pig-nosed turtle
Giant otter
Manatee
Fish
Squirrel monkey

Did you know ?

The dome’s squirrel monkeys

Cunning and nimble monkeys

Meet, without doubt, one of the cutest species in the Equatorial Dome: the squirrel monkeys. Thanks to our camera, watch their arrival at the dome, their acclimatisation to their new environment and their introduction to each other.

« Huge zoo park with many interesting animals, especially the pandas. Lots of refreshment stations and toilets. The equatorial dome is astonishing and far better than the Eden Project in the UK; worth the price of admission on its own. Be prepared for a long day and tired feet. Good parking, spotlessly clean and surprisingly allows dogs. »

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A monumental bioclimatic structure

Inside the Equatorial Dome
Inside the Equatorial Dome

An architectural feat for a place unlike any other in the world.

The Equatorial Dome is a veritable giant terrarium and has been designed to make the most of the layout of the site (climate, topography, etc.) ensuring that it operates with a low-energy requirement.

This exceptional monument is almost alive! The temperature is kept at 26 °C throughout the year, thanks to numerous automated systems that modify ventilation and humidification according to outdoor climatic conditions. The dome breathes, sweats, and gives the animals living within it a tropical climate that is ideal for their well-being.

2 hrs of total immersion

38 m tall!

1 hectare to visit

More than 200 extraordinary species

Beauval Nature supports the Komodo Survival Program

The Komodo Survival Program (KSP) NGO signed a memorandum of agreement with the Indonesian Directorate General of Nature Resources and Ecosystem Conservation in 2007, allowing it to supervise and act towards the protection of the Komodo dragon’s natural habitat

Following the decline of the populations of these monitors due to expansion of human activities, this agreement is a necessity. Beauval Nature is committed to protecting this giant, as terrifying as it is captivating.

Komodo dragons
Beauval Nature

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?

Rodrigues flying fox

Educational talks

Rodrigues flying foxes

Approximately 10 minutes 4:30 PM

Do they feed on blood? Are they blind? Can they transmit diseases to us?

Pygmy hippopotamus

Educational talks

Pygmy hippopotamus

Approximately 10 minutes 10:30 AM

Why are wetlands essential to them? How much time do they spend eating each day? What are the differences and similarities to common hippos? Find out during our educational talks.

Komodo dragon

Educational talks

Komodo dragons

Approximately 10 minutes 4:00 PM

Why are monitor lizards nicknamed “Komodo dragons”? How often are they fed? Why are their bites so dangerous? Why do they do parthenogenesis?

Manatees

Educational talks

Manatees

Approximately 10 minutes 10:00 AM

Can they breathe underwater? What is medical training and how is it done? How much food do they eat each day? What is the nickname of the manatee?

Keeper for a Day

Activities

Keeper for a Day

Spend an extraordinary morning behind the scenes at Beauval!

Junior Keeper

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!

Where can I see them in the park?

Take full advantage of the experience thanks to our mobile application!
Find out more

Staying in the area for lunch?

Le Yasuni - Restaurant - ZooParc de Beauval

restaurant

Le Yasuni

The Yasuni offers a varied** buffet for adults and children. Reservations possible up to 1 hour before the chosen slot on D-day. After this time, nothing prevents you from coming on site to see if there are still tables available.
**Table service from 12/11/2024 to 21/03/2025, Monday to Friday, excluding school holidays.

Take the experience further…

Meet the ZooParc de Beauval’s animals during unique face-to-face meetings! Shows, backstage tours, working with keepers, there are so many different ways to get up close and personal with these fascinating animals!

Ready for the adventure?

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