Even before the elephants arrange the conifers, they have a lot of fun with them. The elephants will receive a tasty enrichment at noon on both days. Photo by Petr Hamerník, Prague Zoo
Prague Zoo will ring the Christmas trees. More than ten species of animals will receive thematic enrichment during special guided feedings. For example, for elephants, bison or porcupines, unsold conifers will not only be a delicacy, but also great fun. Curious kea nesting parrots will explore the trees and our golden pigs, the African brushbirds from the Dja Reserve, will also play with them.
Bison like to throw Christmas trees into the air. Photo by Petr Hamerník, Prague Zoo
In short, not even carnivores will come. Breeders will attract conifers with quails to the bear-like devils, and trees decorated with wicker balls of meat will await the Cape honeyeaters. For the very first time, polar bear twins Gregor and Aleut will receive Christmas trees with apples or squid at the Prague Zoo.
Playful and inquisitive kea nesters will receive Christmas enrichment on Monday at 11:30 in the outdoor aviary of the Rákos pavilion. Photo by Petr Hamerník, Prague Zoo
Different types of enrichment, i.e. unusual toys or food, encourage animals to play, explore or discover, which is important for their mental and physical activity and well-being.