Chemnitz Zoo: Rare goats become parents of twins!

Chemnitz Zoo: Rare goats become parents of twins!

There is reason to be happy at Chemnitz Zoo: several new animals have been born in the last few months. The newborns of the West Caucasian ibex and the Kulan foal in particular make for enthusiastic faces among visitors and employees.

On May 30th and 31st, two young animals of the critically endangered West Caucasian ibex were born. The group has now grown to a total of ten animals. The proud parents, who were conceived during the mating season in November and December, have the best conditions to raise their little rascals. However, it is important to note that twin births are a rarity in this species.

Pay special attention to the species

The West Caucasian ibex has the smallest distribution area of ​​all ibex species, extending over around 15,000 square kilometers in Georgia and Russia - which is even smaller than the federal state of Saxony. With an estimated only 5,000 individuals left, this species is considered critically endangered. That's why Chemnitz Zoo is actively committed to preserving and breeding these impressive animals. Despite participation in conservation breeding programs, West Caucasian ibexes are rarely shown in European zoos; In Germany they can only be found in four other zoological institutions, such as erzgebirge.de reported.

But that's not all that can delight zoo visitors. On June 12th, the Kulanen's foal, a stallion named Euron, celebrated his birth. The proud mother, the six-year-old mare Sansa, and the eight-year-old stallion Nikolaj, can look back on a similar success story, as kulans are also an independent and highly endangered species that often suffers from hunting and agricultural pressure.

Visit and activities in the zoo

The Chemnitz Zoo not only stands for its unusual breeding successes, but also has numerous summer activities for a varied visitor program. If you want to spend a day in nature with the family, it is open between 9 a.m. and 7 p.m. (last entry at 6 p.m.). In addition, special show feeding events take place in the Wildgatter Oberrabenstein on weekdays.

The zoo's commitment continues, and the animal newcomers highlight the importance of conservation breeding programs. tierpark-chemnitz.de further explains that such births are not only exciting for the park, but also for nature and animal lovers, who have the opportunity to experience these fascinating animals up close.

Chemnitz Zoo remains a beautiful place to observe and support both the native fauna and critically endangered species. It's clear here that protecting nature is a collective effort, and every visit can help ensure the survival of some species.