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The zoo in Bojnice is celebrating its 65th anniversary

The year 2020 became a turning point for the Bojnice National Zoo, which commemorates the 65th anniversary of its founding. In addition, it received another major milestone - the 24 millionth visitor who passed through the gates in August this year.

Andrea Klasová, Head of the Marketing and Promotion Department, expressed her satisfaction that she has wished for favorable traffic statistics in recent years. Exceeding this high number is one of the small holidays and at the same time is an award for all employees and collaborators of the Bojnice National Zoo.

Bojnice Zoo, as an organization established by the Ministry of the Environment of the Slovak Republic, not only performs the function of a rehabilitation station, but also manages the Catchment Center for Detained Animals. In addition to exhibiting live exhibits, he also breeds and supports projects in connection with endangered animal species.

The public was moved by a new project called "The Story of Bojnice Elephants". The series offers useful information from the lives of warrior elephants, which have a strong idea and emotional value. Visitors will learn many interesting facts from the present and history and at the same time reveal the memories and experiences of former or current employees.

Summer in the sign of rich activities

August was full of activities and events that attracted visitors from different parts of Slovakia. In addition to the celebrations of Orangutan Day, World Elephant and Lion Days, they also presented new didactic boards about wolves. They have the task of educating the general public about the life of these unique animals in an engaging and eye-catching way.

"We regularly prepare a number of interesting events for our visitors, such as various competitions, celebrations and commemorations of important world and international days, public discussions, lectures, zoos, schools and other engaging educational programs. We want to raise the public's perception that zoos are not just a place for fun and relaxation, but are, above all, "Great Rescue Centers" that do irreplaceable work in the field of nature and environmental protection, " said Andrea Klasová.

Zoo A young zoologist starts in September  

For all enthusiasts and lovers of animals and nature, the Bojnice National Zoo is opening a zoo for children in the school year 2020/2021 II. primary school degree. The introductory meeting and minutes will take place on Thursday, September 10, 2020 from 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm in the lecture hall of the Center for Environmental Education. More information can be found on the poster in the appendix or on the telephone number 0903 807 002.

In Trenčín 7.9.2020

Text: MT

Photo: zoo archive

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