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Friends of the game park explore new animal worlds in Leipzig and Dresden!
On the day of German unity, 45 friends of the Schweinfurt wildlife park traveled to Leipzig and Dresden to visit Zoos and strengthen connections.
Friends of the game park explore new animal worlds in Leipzig and Dresden!
On October 6, 2025, the Day of German Unity was of particular importance not only in Germany, but also for the friends of the Schweinfurt wildlife park. A group of 45 enthusiastic participants went on a three -day trip to Leipzig and Dresden, which was both informative and entertaining. The expedition began on October 3 with a visit to the traditional Zoo Leipzig where they were warmly welcomed by Michael Weichert, the President of the ZooFreunde Leipzig, and numerous volunteers.
The weather played along so that the participants could enjoy the various themed landscapes of the zoo to the fullest. Ursula and Lukas, two members of the tour group, reported innovations in the zoo, which is currently in an exciting development phase. A modernized terrarium and the new theme area "Tierra del Fuego" are planned, which should offer both sea lions and penguins a new home. The"Zoo of the future"Concept will be fully implemented by the anniversary year 2028.
From Leipzig to Dresden
After the interest trip in Leipzig, we continued to Dresden, where the group spent two days. There was a visit to the Dresden Zoos The focus, which Ralf Leidel, the President of the Dresden Zooverein, was led. As a special highlight, travelers took note of the upcoming opening of the new Orangutan house. This impressive project is realized with 22 million euros and represents the largest construction of the zoo. The new enclosures not only offer the orangutans more space, but also a wide range of climbing and retreat options as well as numerous job offers.
Spatial planning in the new Orangutan house becomes particularly exciting, as it enables flexible attitude that meets the requirements of the European Conservation Breeding Program (EEP). "The enclosures are designed so that everyone can be made usable at any time," said a spokesman for the zoo. This procedure corresponds to the strict guidelines and standards that of the United German Zoo and other specialist organizations were set up to ensure species -appropriate animal husbandry.
Strengthening the connection
The socially was encouraged on a social dinner in the Waldschlösschen Bräu. On Sunday, a tour of the impressive old town of Dresden rounded off the program, and for many participants the trip became an unforgettable experience. The trip not only strengthened the band between the two clubs, but also led to concrete plans for future joint activities and visits.
In this way, the two facilities remain in close contact and encourage each other to deepen the exchange, which benefits species protection and education. In times when the importance of nature and animal welfare is increasingly coming to the fore, such a collaboration is of great relevance and requires a good hand from both sides.