Pumpkins wanted for the zoo
Autumn design and animal activities planned
Chemnitz Zoo is asking for donations of pumpkins for the autumnal decoration of the enclosures and for creative activities for the animals. We are looking for both large and small pumpkins - ideally uncarved and untreated.
With the arrival of autumn, the golden season should also be made visible and tangible in the zoo. The animals in particular benefit from the pumpkins in a variety of ways: they not only serve as seasonal decoration, but also offer exciting opportunities for activity and sensory stimulation. Initial experiments have already had an effect: the meerkats recently had their first pumpkin encounter. The little animals showed great interest and a spirit of discovery.
The zoo accepts pumpkin donations from Monday to Friday, 9 am to 3.30 pm at the zoo ticket office. The address is: Tierpark Chemnitz, Nevoigtstraße 18, 09117 Chemnitz.
It is also possible to drop off pumpkins outside these times by prior arrangement.
For quantities of five or more pumpkins, please make an appointment by e-mail to: tierpark@stadt-chemnitz.de or by telephone on 0371 488 4800.
Opening hours zoo and wildlife park
October: 9 am to 5 pm
November: 9 am to 4 pm
Last admission one hour before closing time.