One day or two at ZooParc de Beauval? One day is possible, two days is better, especially with children and when you have travelled from the UK. Here is how to choose for your group, what it costs, and our day plans.
One-day or two-day tickets
Online: €39 per adult for one day, €63 for two days.
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The short answer ⏱️
ZooParc de Beauval covers 46 hectares and is home to around 800 species. Half a day is not enough.
A full day lets you see the highlights at a brisk pace. Two days let you see everything calmly, including both shows, without exhausted children.
🗓️ Visiting Beauval in one day
It is possible, as long as you:
- Arrive at opening time, 9am
- Pick 5 or 6 must-sees in advance
- Work through the park area by area, without doubling back
- Have lunch before 12.30pm or after 2pm, as the ZooParc advises on busy days
What you will probably miss: some of the territories, one of the two shows, and time to really watch the animals. Our suggested itinerary helps you make the most of it.
Two days at Beauval: the full experience
- Time to watch each animal, and to come back for the ones that were asleep
- Both shows, Les Maîtres des Airs and L'Odyssée des Lions de Mer
- Children who are not worn out by mid-afternoon
- A two-day ticket at €31.50 per day for an adult online
Over two days, a night nearby saves you a drive in the evening and gets you there for opening time the next morning. Les Jardins and Les Pagodes are a 5 and 7-minute walk from the ZooParc; the other Beauval hotels are 5 to 10 minutes away by car.
Planning two days?
Beauval packages combine your night, breakfast and ZooParc entry.
To choose a hotel: our comparison of the 8 Beauval hotels, or every option in our where to stay guide.
One day or two: what does it cost? 💶
| Family of 2 adults + 2 children (3-10) | Online tickets (from) |
|---|---|
| 1 day | €142 |
| 2 days (two-day tickets) | €230 |
| Extra cost of the 2nd day | €88 |
So the second day costs €88 more for four, not €142. Then add your accommodation: a Beauval package starts at €91 per person in low season, including the night, breakfast and entry (checked on 7 October 2026). Details on our holiday packages page.
Work out the price for your family
| Online (dated) | At the gate | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 day | ||
| 2 days (two-day ticket) | ||
| The 2nd day costs you |
2026 prices checked on zoobeauval.com on 8 October 2026: one day €39 per adult and €32 per child online (€43 and €36 at the gate), two days €63 and €52 online (€70 and €59 at the gate). Free for under-3s, who still need a free ticket. Online prices are "from" prices.
Compare with a Beauval package →Recommended time by group
| Group | Recommended time | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Couple without children, brisk pace | 1 full day | Priorities set in advance |
| Family with children (5-12) | Ideally 2 days | Children want to see everything, twice |
| Family with a baby or toddler | 1 day, or 2 relaxed days | Naps and breaks take time |
| Animal lovers and photographers | 2 days minimum | For the morning and evening light |
| Group of adults or teenagers | 1 packed day | A faster pace is possible |
How long for each territory?
Our estimates, not counting walking time between territories:
| Territory | Estimated time |
|---|---|
| The Heights of China (giant pandas, red pandas) | 20 to 30 min |
| Les Terres Rouges (wombats, kangaroos, wallabies, emus) | 30 to 45 min |
| The Koala Greenhouse | 15 to 20 min |
| The Elephant Plains | 15 to 20 min |
| The African Savannah (zebras, giraffes, rhinos) | 20 to 30 min |
| The Gorilla Greenhouse, the Orangutan and Chimpanzee Greenhouse | 20 to 40 min |
| The Equatorial Dome | 30 to 45 min |
| Bucolia and Les Roches Vives | 30 to 60 min |
| Les Maîtres des Airs (bird show) | about 30 min |
| L'Odyssée des Lions de Mer (sea lion show) | about 20 min |
📋 Plan: one day at Beauval
A logical order from the South entrance, working from the south to the north of the park:
- 9am: The Heights of China (giant pandas and red pandas)
- 10am: Les Terres Rouges, the Koala Greenhouse, the Elephant Plains
- 11.30am: Bucolia, then lunch before 12.30pm
- 1.30pm: the African Savannah, the Big Cat Woodlands, the great ape greenhouses
- 3.30pm: the northern part: the Equatorial Dome, the Land of the Lions, the Hippopotamus Reserve
- During the day: one show, depending on the times displayed at the entrance
The Le Nuage de Beauval cable car links the southern part (Elephants station) to the northern part (Lions station): handy to save time. The territories in detail: ZooParc map.
Plan: two days at Beauval
- Day 1, the southern part: the Heights of China, Les Terres Rouges, the Koala Greenhouse, the Elephant Plains, Bucolia and Les Roches Vives (April to late September)
- Day 2, the centre and north: the African Savannah, the great ape greenhouses, the Equatorial Dome, the Land of the Lions, Les Maîtres des Airs and L'Odyssée des Lions de Mer
The morning of day 2 is ideal to see the animals you missed the day before, like the wombats that often hide in their burrows.
What changes with the season
The ZooParc opens at 9am all year round. It closes at around 9pm in summer and around 7.30pm in winter.
The shows run in season: in 2026, the Zen Pass giving priority access to them was valid until 15 November. From 16 November 2026 to 5 February 2027, entry to the ZooParc is via the North entrance only.
To choose your dates: when to visit Beauval. For the rest: our tips and all prices.