Camping near Beauval Zoo

The more beautiful and rare a place is, the more you’ll hear about it. That’s certainly how you heard about Beauval Zoo, one of the best in Europe. Are you planning to discover the inhabitants of the bush in their own environment? Then head for our Blois campsite on the banks of the Loire to enjoy this wonderful place.

Our campsite near the Beauval zoo offers accommodation close to the zoo. Choose from our mobile home rentals, camping pitches and unusual accommodation to enjoy a comfortable stay at La Grande Tortue. You can also take a dip in our heated, covered swimming pool or enjoy a family activity.

Why visit the Beauval zoo?

From our campsite to Beauval zoo

ZooParc de Beauval is a beautiful French zoological park created in 1980. It is located in Saint-Aignan, in the department of Loir-et-Cher, in the Centre-Val de Loire region. It covers an area of 4 hectares and is home to almost 3,000 different types of animal. The Beauval Zoo is located around 30kms (about thirty minutes by car) from our campsite. So it’s easy and convenient to get there from our Beauval Zoo campsite.

What to do at Beauval Zoo

On a number of occasions, the park has been fortunate enough to be able to find and introduce species that were still unknown to the French. This aspect has helped Beauval to gain in notoriety and development. As mentioned above, you’ll have the chance to see rare animals such as white tigers, white lions, okapi, manatees, Indian rhinos, giant pandas, koalas, Goodfellow’s dendrolagas and Tasmanian devils. In fact, it was within the walls of this park that the giant panda was able to be reproduced.

Beauval also has four greenhouses and three plains. The greenhouses feature other, more common categories of animals. These include great apes, sloths, reptiles, birds, manatees and Australasian animals. On the plains, you’ll find the herbivores of the African savannah, African elephants and Asian herbivores. You’re likely to come across giraffes, wildebeests, antelopes, Indian rhinoceroses, Malaysian tapirs and antelopes.

The Beauval Zoo is also full of shows, entertainment and other entertaining activities. The best part is that these shows are performed by animals such as birds and sea lions. And don’t forget to visit Beauval’s high buildings, gardens, hamlets and pagodas.

Special areas at Beauval Zoo

You should also be aware that some very special areas have been created here. First of all, there’s the Equatorial Dome, where you’ll discover a whole world. You’ll feel like you’re on a stopover in the equator, as the animals you’ll meet there are in their natural habitat. In other words, for each of them, a space very similar to their jungle habitat has been created. This gives you the opportunity to observe these animals acting as naturally as possible, without risking your life.

The Land of Lions, as its name suggests, is a place where lions live. It’s a highly successful reproduction of the savannah. For your pleasure, everything is arranged so that mole rats, meerkats and lions feel at home. If you want to experience the power of a lion’s roar, you should visit at sunset. You’ll be blown away.

The Heights of China are home to giant pandas. Chinese buildings and vast green spaces will take you on a tour of China without you having to set foot there. You’ll also find other animals such as Takins and Steller eagles, also native to China. The Hippopotamus Reserve is an immersive experience in the hippo pool.

Zooparc Beauval and its campsite

If you decide to visit Beauval Zoo, the question of accommodation is of paramount importance. A very special type of accommodation is available in the vicinity of the park. We’re talking about camping near ZooParc de Beauval la Grande Tortue. This Zoo de Beauval campsite is about 30 minutes from the park. It’s an area of unparalleled beauty and prestige. A place of calm and relaxation, our establishment is very popular with tourists. So it’s well worth a visit to Beauval Zoo and a stay at La Grande la Tortue.

Practical info :

• Located 33 km from the campsite
• https://www.zoobeauval.com/

During your stay, after visiting the Beauval Zoo and the campsite, why not make a detour to the Château de Chaumont sur Loire?