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Friends of the wildlife park explore new animal worlds in Leipzig and Dresden!
On German Unity Day, 45 friends of the Schweinfurt Wildlife Park traveled to Leipzig and Dresden to visit zoos and strengthen connections.
Friends of the wildlife park explore new animal worlds in Leipzig and Dresden!
On October 6, 2025, German Unity Day had a special meaning not only in Germany, but also for the friends of the Schweinfurt Wildlife Park. A group of 45 enthusiastic participants embarked on a three-day trip to Leipzig and Dresden that was both informative and entertaining. The expedition began on October 3rd with a visit to the traditional Leipzig Zoo, where they were warmly welcomed by Michael Weichert, President of Zoofreunde Leipzig, and numerous volunteers.
The weather cooperated so that the participants were able to fully enjoy the zoo's various themed landscapes. Ursula and Lukas, two members of the tour group, reported on innovations at the zoo, which is currently in an exciting development phase. A modernized terrarium and the new “Tierra del Fuego” themed area are planned, which will provide a new home for both sea lions and penguins. The“Zoo of the Future”The concept will be fully implemented by the anniversary year of 2028.
From Leipzig to Dresden
After the interest excursion in Leipzig, we continued to Dresden, where the group spent two days. There was the visit of the Dresden zoos at the center, which was led by Ralf Leidel, President of the Dresden Zoo Association. The travelers noted the upcoming opening of the new orangutan house as a special highlight. This impressive project is being realized at a cost of 22 million euros and is the zoo's largest construction. The new enclosures not only offer the orangutans more space, but also a variety of climbing and retreat opportunities as well as numerous activities.
The spatial planning in the new orangutan house will be particularly exciting, as it enables flexible housing that meets the requirements of the European Endangered Species Program (EEP). “The enclosures are designed so that each can be used at any time,” explained a zoo spokesman. This approach complies with the strict guidelines and standards set by the United German Zoo and other specialist organizations were set up to ensure species-appropriate animal husbandry.
Strengthening the connection
Social interaction was encouraged at a convivial dinner in the Waldschlösschen Bräu. On Sunday, a tour through the impressive old town of Dresden rounded off the program, and for many participants the trip was an unforgettable experience. The trip not only strengthened the bond between the two clubs, but also led to concrete plans for future joint activities and visits.
In this way, the two institutions 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 protection is becoming more and more important, such cooperation is highly relevant and requires a good hand on both sides.