Tierische Generationen – Senior citizens’ tour of the Zoological Park

Where do animals live longer – in human care or in the wild?

How do animal keepers look after elderly animals, and are there any special treatments for older animals?

The new special guided tours on the theme of ‘Animal Generations’ are aimed at senior citizens who fancy going on a relaxed exploration tour with the LI Zoo School and learning more about family structures in the animal kingdom. Here, participants will learn not only about the animals’ ages but also about social cohesion and interesting background information on the animals. At the Zoological Park, the route takes visitors along level paths to the elephants, orangutans, giant tortoises, prairie dogs and macaws. These are all species in which the senior members – or the oldest animals within the group – play a major role. Bella, the female orangutan, is the oldest orangutan in human care and receives very special care and attention.

The 90-minute guided tours take place from April to September, always on the first Friday of the month.

As well as exciting animal stories, all participants will receive a copy of Hagenbeck Magazine as a small gift.

Dates:
2 April 2027 – 3.00 pm at the Zoological Park

7 May 2027 – 3.00 pm at the Zoological Park

4 June 2027 – 3.00 pm at the Zoological Park

2 July 2027 – 3.00 pm at the Zoological Park

6 August 2027 – 3.00 pm at the Zoological Park

3 September 2027 – 3.00 pm at the Zoological Park

Duration: 90 minutes

Participants: up to 15 people

Cost: €5 per person, plus Day Ticket for the Zoological Park

Meeting point: 10 minutes before the event at the Zoo School in the Zoological Park.