At the ZooParc de Beauval, the conservation of animal species is our raison d’être!
For the past 10 years, the Beauval Nature association has joined forces with field workers to support them in their primary mission of species conservation.
Taking action every day to protect tomorrow
With the Beauval Nature association, Beauval works alongside numerous conservation and research programmes around the world to study and protect endangered species. This daily action is to protect our biodiversity.
Conservation
Beauval Nature reports… from Bali
We go to North Bali in Indonesia to meet Gatot and Emilia, who are committed to the replanting of corals and mangroves. These ecosystems, which are home to an abundance of biodiversity, are threatened!
Reintroduction of gorillas born in Beauval and 1st world birth in a natural environment!
In 2019, Kuimba and Mayombé departed for Gabon to discover life in the wild. An extraordinary trip made possible by the Beauval Nature association!
And in 2021, Mayombé gives birth to a baby, a female called Taàli. It is the first gorilla from two parents born in a zoo and reintroduced. A world first that reinforces hopes in terms of the conservation of this critically endangered species and a magnificent reward for our passion for animals, our energy to ensure their well-being and our tenacity to work for their conservation.
Reintroduction of the Andean Condor
A sacred bird, the Andean condor is facing a population decline. This makes reintroduction efforts crucial, such as the one carried out in September 2021, when seven condors—including Pachamama, a female born at Beauval—were released. It was the largest reintroduction ever organized in Argentina!
Beauval Certified as an LPO Refuge
The ZooParc de Beauval was officially recognized as an LPO Refuge (by the French League for the Protection of Birds) through agreements signed on June 17, 2021, and June 14, 2024. This certification acknowledges Beauval’s extensive efforts, alongside Beauval Nature, in protecting and monitoring local wildlife within and around the park. A total of 71 bird species, 27 mammals, 4 reptiles, 5 amphibians, 24 butterflies, 8 fish species, and 25 orthopterans have been recorded. Additionally, over 140 plant species have been identified. The majority of these species—both fauna and flora—are listed on the Red List of Threatened Species in the Centre-Val de Loire region, highlighting the importance of conservation across Beauval’s 180-hectare site.
Beauval Nature Wildlife Rescue Center – Françoise Delord
Opened in April 2023, the Beauval Nature Wildlife Rescue Center – Françoise Delord was named in honor of Françoise Delord, a passionate animal lover and founder of the ZooParc de Beauval. It is the largest rescue center in the Centre-Val de Loire region and one of the largest in France, spanning 1,000 m². The center’s mission is to care for distressed animals, providing treatment when necessary, with the ultimate goal of releasing them back into their natural habitat. Each rescued animal also serves as an opportunity to educate the public about current environmental challenges.
Research
A daily dedication
Zoos are fully engaged in scientific research to understand and better protect ecosystems. At Beauval, we actively participate in research on animal behaviour, its development within an environment, the eating habits of different species, their reproduction, their anatomy, and more.
Beauval Nature in figures
19 research programmes initiated or supported in 2023
€ 3.2 million budget in 2023
Founded in 2009
58 conservation programmes managed or supported in 2023
A range of committed parties!
Beauval Nature presentation file
Through this first publication, discover the actions and missions that Beauval Nature supports.
This brochure details several conservation and research programs in which Beauval Nature is involved with conviction and optimism. The association manages and supports projects on five continents, whether it be for the reintroduction of animals into the natural environment, financial support for NGOs, collaboration in scientific studies, the release of emergency funds.
Beauval Nature is committed to intervening in the field, alongside local players who work to preserve biodiversity, whether animal or plant.
La Maison Beauval Nature
At the crossroads between the flamingo alley and the penguin pool, discover La Maison Beauval Nature. This place is a discussion and information hub, where you and your children can discover the park’s animals and the challenges of conservation thanks to activity booklets and on-site games!
Sponsor to protect!
By sponsoring, you actively contribute to the protection of endangered species across five continents! Your support helps fund Beauval Nature, which backs 56 conservation programs and 12 research projects. Enjoy exclusive benefits while making a difference. Sponsoring an animal is a donation to Beauval Nature, and 66% of it is tax-deductible. So, what are you waiting for?
Beauval Nature Awards
In 2019, we were proud to award the first Beauval Nature Awards. 4 categories were created, with a public vote, a sponsors’ vote, and the participation of two prestigious judging panels for a research award and a special grand prize.
We were pleased to present the following prizes to these extraordinary associations whose work is essential.
