Rosaflamingos in the Chemnitz zoo: proud parents of four chicks!

Rosaflamingos in the Chemnitz zoo: proud parents of four chicks!

In the Chemnitz zoo, there is currently a very special festival for animal lovers: The first flamingo chicks of the year saw the light of day! This gratifying news has now been officially made and the visitors: inside can look forward to the sight of the lively new citizens. As reported on the website of the city of Chemnitz, the first two chicks slipped in early June, followed by six more until June 14th. In addition, some eggs are incubated, so that there may be other chicks on the way.

But the current events in the zoo has even more to offer. This is already the fourth successful offspring of Rosaflamingos in a row since 2022. A real reason to joy, because for a long time flamingos were considered not breeding in zoological facilities. Although they have been kept for over 100 years, the first breeding successes only occurred in the 1940s to 1960s. Rosaflamingos have been cultivated in the Chemnitz zoo since the 1990s, but the breeding success was a difficult undertaking for a long time.

The success factors

A decisive factor for reproduction of the flamingos is the right group size and a balanced gender ratio. Animal keeper: Inside, the positive result was significantly influenced by their support in building bowling nests. Young animals are raised by natural brood and parents, which enables an insight into the fascinating wildlife. Visitors: inside has the opportunity to observe the rearing of the chicks directly. These animals can be recognized by their lower size and gray coloring, which only turns into the typical pink for years.

As the highlight of the summer, the zoo will organize a festival on June 29 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. The focus here is not only on animals and the protection of species, but also numerous activities for young and old are waiting for the guests. There is something for everyone from guided tours to handicrafts to face painting. Cultural institutions and local associations will also present themselves and contribute to entertainment with hands -on activities.

A look at the daily highlights

After the festival, there will be short tours in the zoo from June 30th at 11 a.m. The first tour leads to the Emus, the Rosaflamingos follow on July 1st. In addition, there are special shovels in the Wildgatter Oberrabenstein on various days of the week, in which visitors can experience the animals up close inside. All of this happens in a pleasant summer atmosphere, while the zoo is open from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. With these developments, the Chemnitz zoo shows that it is a place of learning and joy. The focus is on the nature resource and the valuable work for species protection. So you can be excited to see whether more chicks will slip in the coming weeks. A visit is definitely worthwhile to experience this natural miracle up close!