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Presscouncil City of Chemnitz
Pressrelease: 166

Animal Women's Day

Special guided tour of the game enclosure and special feedings at the zoo on 8 March

Im Bild sind ein Wisent-Muttertier mit ihrem Jungtier zu sehen. Das Kalb liegt mit angewinkelten Beinen auf dem Boden. Das große Wisent beugt seinen Kopf hinunter und beschnuppert das Kleine. Vom großen Wisent ist nur der Kopf im Bild. Er hat Hörner und zotteliges braunes Fell am Kinn. Beide schauen sich an und berühren sich fast mit ihren Nasen
Wisent-Mutter mit ihrem Kalb im Wildgatter Oberrabenstein Picture: Kathrin Hack, Stadt Chemnitz (Archivfoto)
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On Saturday 8 March, International Women's Day, the zoo and wildlife park will also be focusing on the female gender in the animal world.

Is the female gender defined exclusively by its role as a mother? Or are there also female hunters, teachers or queens? And what about equal opportunities in the animal world? Are there perhaps some parallels to us humans?

At 10 a.m., these questions will be explored in an informal and relaxed guided tour of the Oberrabenstein game reserve. Game reserve manager Mathias Wagner will pay particular attention to the local wildlife. The meeting point is at the entrance to the game reserve. The tour lasts around two hours. Participation is free of charge. Only the entrance fee has to be paid. The tour is not only aimed at women, men are of course also welcome to join.

From 9.30 a.m., the regular feedings at Chemnitz Zoo also take place under this special motto. The zookeepers have interesting facts to tell about the female animal world. In addition, there will be special information about the respective role of the female animals in selected enclosures. The offer is free of charge, only the entrance fee has to be paid.

Feeding times:

09.30 a.m.Mini pigs
11.00 a.m.Hyenas
11.15 a.m.Bactrian camels
11.30 a.m.Djeladas
12.00 pmMeerkats
12.15 pmPorcupines
14.00 hrsStriped skunks
14.00 hrsWeighing armadillo
2.00 pmSloth
14.30 hrsBear macaques

 

www.tierpark-chemnitz.de


Opening hours in March

Animal parks and wildlife parks:

Daily:9 am to 5 pm, last admission 4 pm