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Beauval Zoo

Name: Beauval Zoo
Address: Saint-Aignan, France

博瓦尔动物园

zoo France Est. 1980

This is where Fu Bao and Yuan Meng live! It's a beautiful zoo in France with special panda habitats designed to keep them happy and healthy.

Location Details

Address & Contact

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Saint-Aignan, France

Coordinates: 47.2344° N, 1.3541° E
🌐 https://www.zoobeauval.com

Place Information

🏛️ zoo
📅 Established: 1980
🐼 2 pandas at this location

About This Location

This is where Fu Bao and Yuan Meng live! It's a beautiful zoo in France with special panda habitats designed to keep them happy and healthy.

This page contains the full description of Beauval Zoo and its role in panda conservation.

Pandas at This Location

2 pandas

Fu Bao

福宝

Alive

9 years old

92 kg

Beauval Zoo

Fu Bao is an international panda star who now lives in France. She loves playing with enrichment toys and has become a symbol of China-France friendship!

international france ambassador

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Yuan Meng

圆梦

Alive

4 years old

78.5 kg

Beauval Zoo

Yuan Meng is the first panda ever born in France! His name means 'Dream Come True' and he brings joy to visitors with his energetic climbing and playful nature.

france firstborn europe

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Recent Activity

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May 18, 2023 Activity

Yuan Meng Masters Advanced Climbing Skills

Yuan Meng climbed to the very top of his play structure today! He's getting stronger and more confident every day. 🧗🐼

1 panda

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Source: Beauval Zoo Caretaker Observation

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Aug 2, 2022 Birthday

Yuan Meng Celebrates First Birthday

Yuan Meng turned one year old today! The zoo threw a special party with bamboo cake and lots of treats. 🎂🐼

1 panda

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Source: Beauval Zoo Press Release

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Apr 15, 2019 Transfer

Fu Bao Transferred to Beauval Zoo in France

Fu Bao moved to her new home in France today! She traveled safely and is already exploring her new habitat. ✈️🐼

1 panda

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Source: Chengdu Base and Beauval Zoo Joint Announcement

About Beauval Zoo

Beauval Zoo, located in Saint-Aignan-sur-Cher in the Loir-et-Cher department of France, is one of Europe's most renowned zoological parks and a leading institution in wildlife conservation. Founded in 1980 by Françoise Delord, the zoo has grown from a modest bird park to a world-class conservation facility spanning over 40 hectares and housing more than 35,000 animals from 800 different species. The zoo's giant panda exhibit, inaugurated in 2012, represents one of the most significant international conservation collaborations between China and France. The specially designed habitat features climate-controlled indoor spaces, expansive outdoor enclosures with natural vegetation, and advanced veterinary facilities. The exhibit was carefully constructed to mimic the pandas' natural environment while providing optimal conditions for breeding and research. Beauval Zoo plays a critical role in the European Endangered Species Programme (EEP) for giant pandas and has achieved notable successes in panda conservation, including the historic birth of Yuan Meng, the first panda born in France. The zoo's conservation efforts extend beyond pandas, with active participation in numerous global conservation initiatives and breeding programs for endangered species. With over 1.5 million visitors annually, Beauval Zoo serves as an important educational resource, offering extensive programming about wildlife conservation, habitat preservation, and biodiversity. The zoo's innovative approaches to animal welfare, environmental sustainability, and public engagement have earned it international recognition as a model for modern zoological institutions.

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