Water is life

Water is not only the basis of all life! The aquatic ecosystem is an important habitat for animals, plants and, consequently, humans. Unfortunately, the world's wetlands are disappearing faster than ever before. This has an impact on the climate, biodiversity and the general drinking water supply. That is why we are dedicating World Species Day to this omnipresent topic and focusing on animals that live in and around water in an exclusive special tour. The new ‘Wetlands For Life’ campaign by the European Association of Zoos and Aquaria (EAZA) will also be presented on this occasion.

What to expect:

• Zoo tour for adults
• Illustrative knowledge transfer and presentation of themed animal exhibits
• Exclusive tour with limited number of participants
• Deep dive into the new species conservation campaign ‘Wetlands For Life’

Itinerary:

3.30pm –  Zoo guide welcomes participants at the main entrance

• Fish in the gibbon house (archerfish, four-eyed fish and mudskippers)
• European pond turtle
• Pink flamingo
• Mexican splitfins
• Red-billed pelican
• Sitatunga
• Beaver biotope

5pm – Zoo guide bids farewell to participants at the African huts

➤ The adult tour takes place in all weather conditions.

Registration required:

• by email: ✉ erlebnis@salzburg-zoo.at or
• by telephone: ✆ +43 662 82 01 76-11

Further event details:

• Family tour starts at 3.30pm at the main entrance.
• Cost: €4 plus zoo admission.
• Number of participants: maximum 25 people.
• Programme language: 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 leading to the loss of habitat for the European pond turtle?
  • Which endemic fish species has been saved through the cooperation of private fish lovers, scientists, zoos, universities and the local population? 

We follow the lifeline of water on this tour!