Proud premiere in the Eberswalde Zoo: Two flamingo chicks see the light

Proud premiere in the Eberswalde Zoo: Two flamingo chicks see the light

In the Eberswalder Zoo, a significant success in animal breeding has been achieved: the rapid developments in flamingo population brings both joy and new challenges. Since July 2024, two Rosaflamingo chicks have been born, which are now presented to visitors. This progress not only affects the zookeepers, but also on the animal lovers and the breeding programs of the zoo as a whole.

birth of the flamingo chicks

On July 11th and 16th, 2024, the Eberswalder Zoo welcomed two flamingo chicks. These are the result of careful breeding work by the employees. Zooinpektor Matthias Hoff and his team individually look after the chicks, one of them as a hand rack and the other as a natural brood with the parents. The rearing requires special care and feeding in defined time intervals to promote the health and development of the young animals.

a sign of the best animal care

Paulina Ostrowska, the director of the zoo, proudly commented on this first success in flamingon magic breeding. The zoo has two different colors of flamingos, the elegant pink lamingos and the smaller dwarf flamingos that have been living there since 1994. This new chapter in breeding history is significant because it reflects the expertise and dedication of the zoological specialists and emphasizes the collaboration in the zoo area.

connection to nature

Rosaflamingos are known for their characteristic appearance and their impressive height of around 120 to 140 centimeters. Their original habitats are mainly in Africa, Asia and southern Europe, but they also find breeding areas in some parts of Germany. The success of the breeding in the Eberswalder Zoo shows how important it is to maintain such animal species in suitable environments and to promote their reproduction.

The meaning for the community

The birth of the flamingo chicks is not only a high relevance for the zoo, but also for the municipality of Eberswalde. Residents and visitors have the opportunity to actively participate in the naming of the chicks, which increases interest in animals and strengthens the sense of community. The suggestions for the names can be submitted directly to the zoo or by email, which involves the citizens and gives them a feeling of belonging.

fascination for all ages

The flamingos, with their fluffy gray feather dress, represent an attraction for young and old. Visitors feel attracted to the sight of the chicks and can thus gain an impression of the animal diversity and nature closeness of the region. The possibility of observing such unique animal species contributes to the sensitization of the public and promotes nature conservation.

FAZIT

The successful breeding of the flamingo chicks in the Eberswalder Zoo is more than just a remarkable animal keeper performance. It also stands for the preservation of biodiversity and the promotion of community life, while it arouses curiosity and interest in the wildlife. The Zoo Eberswalde thus continues a tradition that is important for both animal care as well as for education and nature conservation.

- Nag