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Zootage offer a look behind the scenes

21.09.2017 | 08:40 Clock | Favorite places
Zootage offer a look behind the scenes

(kus) On Saturday, September 23, and Sunday, September 24, the Zoo Days at Frankfurt Zoo will take place from 10 am to 6 pm each day. This event, prepared by the animal keepers, provides an opportunity to learn more about the work in a zoo. The various departments have put together an extensive program around their daily work and their animals.

During commented feedings, keeper talks, guided tours and activities, visitors will learn how a zoo works and what is important to make the animal inhabitants feel comfortable. Friends and partners of the zoo, such as the nature conservation ambassadors, NABU, the Senckenberg Museum and many more invite visitors to discover and participate at their stands.

"Every day, our zoo inspires visitors of all ages to discover the fascinating world of animals. What enormous achievements make this experience possible, how much work and passion are behind it, remains hidden to most people," says Ina Hartwig, Head of Department for Culture and Science. "The Zoo Days provide an extremely exciting glimpse into the everyday life of one of Frankfurt's most popular leisure facilities. Whether animal keepers, veterinarians, administrative or scientific staff, craftsmen and gardeners - they all fulfil an important mediating function between humans and animals and thus create the prerequisites for a successful visit to the zoo."

The zoo has a total of 158 employees. 78 animal keepers look after more than 4500 animals from around 500 species. They make sure the animals are doing well, enabling successful breeding in conservation breeding programs.

"Working in a zoo is a wonderful job, but also a lot of hard work. The enclosures and houses have to be kept clean and many animals have a demanding diet. So just getting the food is a logistical challenge. Every year, more than 65 tons of apples, 36 tons of carrots, 16 tons of fish and about 20 tons of meat are fed," explains zoo director Prof. Dr. Manfred Niekisch.

The zoo days attract several thousand visitors to the zoo every year. "And especially festivals like the Zootage are integrating and intergenerational, because the diverse program has something for everyone," says Hartwig. "We hope that this year we will once again reach many people in Frankfurt and the surrounding area to experience animals and learn about conservation," Niekisch emphasizes

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