It's one of the largest wildlife parks in Europe and welcomes more than one million visitors every year. Beauval Zoo, located in France's Loire Valley, is home to more than 35,000 animals and employs some 600 people to look after them and greet the public. Over the past 40 years, Beauval has also become a reference in the preservation of animal biodiversity. FRANCE 24 tells you more about the zoo's unique history and its stars – from wild birds to giant pandas.