Bucolia is the new farm at ZooParc de Beauval: 1 hectare, around a hundred animals from old French breeds, a carousel, a water play area and a restaurant. We spent time there in August 2026: here is what to know, and our tips.
Bucolia is included in the ticket
Dated online ticket from €39 per adult and €32 per child.
Contents
Bucolia at a glance 🐓
- Opened: 4 April 2026
- Size: 1 hectare, behind the Elephants cable car station
- Animals: around a hundred, including rare old breeds
- Inspiration: the farms of the Sologne and Berry regions
- Access: included in the entry ticket
The farm breeds 🐑
Bucolia showcases old and endangered domestic breeds, many of them from the region:
- Solognot sheep and black Sologne turkeys
- Berry black donkeys and Berry goats
- Poitevine goats
- Contres, Houdan, Faverolles and Géline de Touraine hens
- Limousin black-bottomed pigs
- Flemish giant, butterfly and Touraine grey rabbits
- Alpacas, small donkeys and the duck pond
Carousel and feeding 🎠
When we visited in August 2026, the 1900-style carousel was free for children, and you could feed some of the animals.
Take your time: stroking, feeding and looking around the barns is what makes Bucolia so charming.
Les Roches Vives: the water play area 💧
In the heart of Bucolia, Les Roches Vives is a play area of about 1,000 m² for children, open from April to late September:
- Water jets, mist and waterfalls
- Three worlds: the otters' domain, the wolves' trail and the beavers' stream
- A high ropes route with a monkey bridge, up to 3 m
- Free lockers
Le Canard Toqué and the shop 🍽️
Bucolia's restaurant, Le Canard Toqué, serves crêpes, galettes, regional produce, charcuterie boards and grills, with dishes from €12.50. Booking is recommended, and the Zen Pass gives priority access.
The Du Coq à l'Âne shop rounds off the visit. All the park's restaurants: where to eat at the ZooParc.
Bucolia, Les Terres Rouges, Les Roches Vives...
The 2026 additions are best enjoyed over two days.
Our view and tips ⭐
Bucolia is far more than a petting farm: it is a real conservatory of endangered breeds, and children love it. It was one of our favourites of 2026.
- Do not rush it: allow at least an hour with the water play area
- Go to Les Roches Vives at the hottest time of the day
- Eat at Le Canard Toqué before 12.30pm or after 2pm, or go out for a picnic (see picnics at the ZooParc)
- Carry on to Les Terres Rouges, right next door
What we thought of the 2026 additions: our ZooParc review. To find your way around: ZooParc map.