Pink Ambassador

At our information stand, visitors are invited to discover the fascinating world of these pink, long-legged waterbirds with their curved beaks. Fascinating insights into the lifestyle of the elegant greater flamingos reveal why they have been chosen as the key ambassadors for the protection of threatened wetlands.

Wetlands of all kinds – be they lakes, rivers, moors or river deltas – are essential to human life. They ensure the supply of drinking water, sequester CO₂, mitigate the effects of climate change, are home to a high level of biodiversity and offer numerous opportunities for leisure activities. The “Wetlands for Life” campaign draws attention to the growing global threat to these habitats and calls on people to work together to protect them.

It also explains the background to the campaign launched by the European Association of Zoos and Aquaria (EAZA) and shows how individuals can contribute to the conservation of these valuable habitats.

What to expect:

• Engaging educational activities and themed animal exhibits
• An in-depth look at EAZA’s new species conservation campaign, ‘Wetlands For Life

Itinerary:

10am –  Zoo guides lead interactive learning sessions opposite the flamingo enclosure

• Quiz about these long-legged, curved-billed waterbirds
• Fun puzzles for the curious visitors
• Information material on the EAZA ‘Wetlands for Life’ campaign
• All about water conservation
• Colouring sheets for creative minds

2pm – Ends

➤The information stand takes place in all weather conditions.

No registration required!

Further event details:

• Starts at 10:00 am at the Flamingo enclosure
• The information stand will be open whatever the weather
• Language of the programme: German

➤ Subject to change without notice.

Pearls of wisdom:

• • Why was the flamingo chosen as the ambassador for the new EAZA campaign ‘Wetlands For Life’?
  • What are the main factors behind the increasing loss of habitat for greater flamingos?
  • What can be done to help protect wetlands?