Barcelona Zoo faces an August full of activities. The Nature Passport for Zoo Club members, the new Ludo Zoo library area, meet-ups with zookeepers, and themed summer camps are some of the activities on the Zoo’s agenda.
One of the most popular activities is the Nature Passport, aimed at Zoo Club members. Throughout August, it will continue to schedule exclusive, free activities on biodiversity and its conservation.
Highlights include a new workshop that introduces the world of felines, during which the European wildcat conservation project is explained, a project that the Zoo is collaborating through the Zoo Foundation. In 'Discovering the Zoo', Zoo Club members can learn first hand in an enjoyable and educational way what zoos do to protect the planet's biodiversity, while exploring species and natural habitats. Another popular offering is 'Primates and humans, cousin species', which focuses on the study of primates as a tool to enhance participants’ observation skills.
The Passport activities last between 30 and 45 minutes and must be reserved in advance through the Zoo Club user area on the Zoo's website.
The new Ludo Zoo, a space for learning
The Ludo Zoo area, with library service, has been very well received by visitors since its inauguration in June. It is animated by the Zoo's team of educators and is located in the Welcome Classroom. The new space offers a calm environment for researching and learning about the planet's biodiversity through books, games, and other reference materials.
In August, it will be open on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays from 3 pm to 4.30 pm.
Meetings with zookeepers, workshops, and storytelling
The August programme also includes new experiences with the zookeepers that complement the visits for all guests, introducing them to everyday reality at the Zoo and the conservation work carried out there.
On Friday to Sunday mornings, those who wish to can visit the Invertebrates Space laboratory with the zookeepers and meet species such as sea lions, bison, giant turtles, or hippos.
In addition, the Barcelona Zoo also schedules storytelling sessions every afternoon at the Dama del Paraigua square. Respect for nature is encouraged through stories and traditional folk tales from around the world featuring animals.
All activities, which are updated weekly, can be viewed on the Zoo's website and on the QR codes of the various informational signs at the Zoo itself.