France's Beauval Zoo to become first outside Asia to welcome China's golden snub-nosed monkeys

On Nov. 27 (local time), the director of France's Beauval Zoo, Rodolphe Delord, announced a historic milestone: Beauval Zoo will, by 2025, become the first zoo outside Asia to welcome three golden snub-nosed monkeys. The golden snub-nosed monkey, considered a national treasure of China, is a rare and iconic species.

Delord expressed his gratitude and excitement, calling the Chinese government's decision to entrust Beauval Zoo with these "incredible creatures" a tremendous honor. He described the arrival of the golden monkeys as a "historic moment," comparable to the arrival of China's giant pandas in 2012.

The zoo has signed an agreement with the China Wildlife Conservation Association. Under the agreement, the three monkeys—two females and one male—are expected to arrive in France's Loire-et-Cher region by spring 2025.

Delord emphasized that this event marks a decisive step forward in the conservation and research partnership between France and China. Together, we will take action to protect this unique species and deepen global understanding and awareness of golden snub-nosed monkeys, he said.

The arrival of these rare primates will not only enhance Beauval Zoo's reputation as a leader in wildlife conservation but also highlight the growing international cooperation in preserving endangered species, Delord added.

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