Breeding Centre and habitat for the Balkan Terrapin featured in ZOO Exibition
To mark the 100th anniversary of the Zagreb Zoo, an educational exhibition titled Only 100 Years Young! has been set up at Zrinjevac Park in the heart of Zagreb.
Through this exhibition, the ZOO presents its history and its current care for the animal world. Visitors have the opportunity to learn how the ZOO ensures the welfare of its residents, what it does to preserve biodiversity, and how it contributes to the conservation of protected animal species across Croatia.
Ivan Cizelj, Director of the Zagreb Zoo and the leading reptile expert on this project, said on the occasion of the exhibition:
Our Institution is a recognized center of excellence in animal care under human supervision, as well as in nature conservation through protection, research, and education. We are dedicated to the protection of Croatian animal species and their habitats, and it is extremely important for us to inspire citizens to do the same. That’s why our education efforts are based on creating unforgettable experiences that inspire the community. We hope this exhibition contributes to that! This is the direction we will continue to follow in our second century.
The Institution includes the Zoo itself, its Wildlife Rehabilitation Center, the City of Zagreb Animal Shelter, an Information Center for Lost and Abused Animals, and a Reception Center for Invasive Species of Aquatic Turtles.
The exhibition was also visited by Luka Korlaet, Deputy Mayor of Zagreb, who emphasized:
The Zagreb Zoo has existed since 1925. At the beginning, it had three foxes and two owls. A hundred years later, it spans 7 hectares and not only showcases the diversity of animal species, but also has a strong educational role. It teaches us how animals live, how they should live, and how coexistence with humans should look. During this city administration’s term, a lot has been built and modernized within the Zoo. There are new enclosures for bears and beavers, as well as breeding centre and habitat for the Balkan Terrapin, and a new wolf enclosure is currently under construction. In Dumovec, a new building for the Wildlife Rehabilitation Center has been completed, and two months ago construction began on a shelter for cats.
The exhibition is open until Sunday, May 25.
