Vienna Zoo Schönbrunn Invites to Species Conservation Days

On September 27th and 28th, Vienna's Schönbrunn Zoo invites you to the Conservation Days. In addition to 32 animal, nature, and conservation organizations, "old acquaintances" will also be present – such as the organic beekeeping "the Bee Friend" including a display beehive. The Danube-Auen National Park will once again be represented with a quiz wheel of fortune and interesting insights into a marsh turtle nest. For the first time, Global 2000 will be there with a sensory box and exciting information about the BIOM-Garden project, where interested parties can document reptiles and amphibians in their own garden.

Program for Young and Old at the Conservation Days in Vienna Zoo

"Conservation concerns us all. This year's Conservation Days again provide many suggestions on how each of us can contribute. From painting and crafting to the presentation of the Austrian Customs' service dog team, there is something for everyone this year," says Zoo Director Stephan Hering-Hagenbeck. Visitors can marvel at the work of the conservation dogs as a special highlight on September 27th at 11:30 AM and 1:30 PM.

Those who fill a collection pass through their own efforts while visiting the various stands can pick up a small surprise at the puzzle rally tent at the Hietzinger entrance. "Through the interactive activities and information at the stations, we want to convey that every individual can contribute to the protection of species and their habitats," says Regina Kramer, Curator for Conservation and Research at the zoo.

Over 47,000 Species Threatened

According to the current status, over 47,000, and thus more than a quarter of the species recorded by the International Red List, are threatened. This includes the Northern Batagur River Turtle, one of the three rarest turtle species in the world. Due to fishing, targeted capture for the Southeast Asian black market, and the collection of turtle eggs, this species was nearly exterminated. Under the leadership of Schönbrunn Zoo, turtles are being bred and reintroduced in Bangladesh. All donations from the Conservation Days 2025 will benefit the zoo's protection project for the Batagur River Turtle.

A ticket to Schönbrunn Zoo is sufficient to visit the Conservation Days, no additional ticket is required. All participating organizations can be found on the Schönbrunn Zoo website at https://www.zoovienna.at/termine/artenschutztage-2025/.

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