A well-prepared visit to Beauval is a successful one. Tickets, accommodation, crossing, food, kit, show times: here is the complete checklist so you forget nothing and make the most of your day (or your two days).
Book your tickets in advance
Cheaper than at the gate.
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Key facts
| Address | Avenue du Blanc, 41110 Saint-Aignan, France |
| Opening | 365 days a year from 9am (closing time varies by season) |
| Parking | Free, 4,000 spaces in 8 car parks |
| Adult price | From €39 online (dated) / €43 at the gate |
| Child price (3-10) | From €32 online / €36 at the gate |
| Under 3 | Free |
| Cable car | Included in the ticket |
| Shows | Included in the ticket, late March to mid-November |
| Dogs | Allowed, except in many territories |
🗓️ Two months before: crossing and accommodation
From the UK, the crossing and the hotel are the first things to book, especially for half-term and the summer holidays. Ferry and Eurotunnel prices usually rise as the date gets closer.
The Beauval hotels fill up fast in high season. A package with ZooParc entry saves you a step.
Beauval hotels
Packages with entry tickets included.
Every option: where to stay near Beauval | driving from the UK | by train from London.
One month before: tickets
If you are not taking a package, buy dated tickets online: from €39 per adult (instead of €43 at the gate) and €32 per child (instead of €36). They must be bought by the day before at the latest.
All the options: Beauval tickets guide | how to pay less.
One week before: the practical side
- Check the opening times and any closures for your dates: opening times
- Look at the weather forecast: Beauval weather
- Driving? Prepare the car kit (UK identifier, headlamp deflectors, warning triangle, hi-vis vests)
- Check that your bank card works abroad, and its fees
The day before: pack your bag
- Tickets: printed or on your phone
- A full water bottle
- Snacks for the children
- Sun cream and hats: many territories are in full sun
- Comfortable walking shoes: you will walk a lot on 46 hectares
- A light waterproof, just in case
- A pushchair or baby carrier for the little ones (pushchair hire on site: €9 per day)
- A charged phone, for photos and the English-language QR codes
- The ZooParc map, downloaded before you leave
On the day: first things first
- Arrive at opening time (9am): active animals, no crowds
- Check the show times at the entrance and note them down
- Plan the day around your priority shows
- Head first for the star animals (pandas, wombats) in the early morning
Need a game plan? Our suggested itinerary for a day at Beauval.
On site: the tips that make a difference
- The cable car is included in the ticket: use it to move between areas quickly
- Eat before 12.30pm or after 2pm to avoid the restaurant queues
- At the end of the day, the crowds thin out: ideal to see your favourite animals again
- The pandas are most active in the morning
- The wombats often sleep in their burrows: try early in the morning or late in the day
All our practical tips: 10 tips for a perfect visit to Beauval.
New for 2026
Since 4 April 2026, three new areas have opened at ZooParc de Beauval:
- Les Terres Rouges: a 4,500 m² Australian territory with kangaroos, emus, wallabies and wombats
- Bucolia: a 1-hectare farm, great with children
- Les Roches Vives: a water play area, open April to late September
These new areas make an even stronger case for a two-day visit. One day or two at Beauval?
FAQ
- How much time should we allow? → One day or two
- When should we go to avoid the crowds? → The best times
- Can we bring a picnic? → Going out to eat and coming back
- Which route should we follow? → Our suggested route
- Which animals to see first? → Beauval's must-sees