Pfauenküken provide amazement at the Neuwied Zoo - a holiday highlight!

Pfauenküken provide amazement at the Neuwied Zoo - a holiday highlight!

The summer vacation in Rhineland-Palatinate is in full swing, and the Neuwied Zoo attracts numerous visitors with a special attraction. The small peacock chicks and duck chicks delight the audience with their lively hustle and bustle and make the zoo a popular destination for families. These feathered newcomers are small stars and bring a breath of fresh air to the zoo, which is the largest in its country.

an eye -catcher for the visitors

The peacock chicks quickly developed into a visitor magnet. "Everyone is busy with their smartphones and take pictures of the little ones," says Maximilian Birkendorf, the bird curator, the scenery. The chicks run around the visitors unabashedly, which ensures special attention to them. This event underlines how important animal offspring is for the experience factor in an amusement park or zoo.

peculiarities of the nest refugees

A fascinating feature of this chick is that they are called nest refugees. This means that you are already feathered right after hatching and can walk around independently and search for food. While the more care -intensive nest stools like the young stone cow are hiding in their brood caves, the chicks of Pfau and duck immediately enjoy freedom and visibility in the zoo. It shows how different the behavior and the rearing process is for different bird species.

The surprise in the water

The Bernierenküken, which are active when swimming in the pond of the zoo, are also particularly charming. They dive and quickly come back to the surface, as if they were shown especially for their viewers. "This is impressive to observe," says Birkendorf, pointing to the little swimmers who are near the glass wall. This interaction between the animals and visitors creates a special atmosphere and promotes interest in the wildlife.

a sign of biodiversity

The breeding success in the Neuwied Zoo is not only gratifying for visitors, they are also an important sign of the preservation of endangered species. The breeding of species such as the sampling and bernigors in particular shows the commitment of the zoo for species protection. The bird curator emphasizes: "We are happy with the little chicks, and every success counts in the endeavor to get biodiversity."

A call to appreciate the bird world

The different reactions of the visitors to the chicks make it clear that it is time to focus on the bird sector. While many people feel the rearing of mammalian cubs as a cute, it is important to give more recognition to the feathered descendants. "It is a shame that the enthusiasm is often not available to the same extent as for mammals," Birkendorf regrets. But his joy over the successes in the zoo remains unbroken.

Overall, it can be seen that the Neuwied Zoo is not only a place of entertainment, but also an important player in the field of nature conservation and education. The current chicks are a symbol of hope and the success of breeding programs that will continue to inspire other visitors in the future.

- Nag