Filming in the Erfurt Zoo: Stop animal emergencies!

Filming in the Erfurt Zoo: Stop animal emergencies!

Erfurt, Deutschland - In the Thuringian Zoopark Erfurt, the filming of the third season of the popular show "Elefant, Tiger & Kids" recently was in full swing. Like thueringen24 offer exciting insights into the everyday life of young animal keepers and their challenges in the zoo. The format accompanies six young people during their internship in various German zoo and gives them a comprehensive picture of this versatile profession.

The filming in Erfurt was not without incidents: the creative work had to be repeatedly interrupted because a Nandu and a donkey needed medical help. So the Nandu had injured the fence while the donkey had a ulcer on the hoof. Veterinarian Tina Risch spoke of stressful days, but the well -being of the animals always has priority. Despite these interruptions, the filming has now been successfully completed, and the episode will be broadcast on October 2 at 8:10 p.m. in the KIKA and in the ARD media library.

species protection and sustainable zoo concepts

The third season of "Elefant, Tiger & Kids" places a special focus on topics such as species protection and sustainable zoo concepts, as well as mdr . The young protagonists, including 15-year-old Max from Kelkheim and 14-year-old Jora from Bad Münstereifel, will not only work in the Erfurt Zoo, but also get to know other facilities such as the Leipzig Zoo. In May 2025, the young people will actively help and gain insights into the various aspects of animal care.

vocational training in the Thuringian Zoopark

And not only the TV show brings a breath of fresh air to the zoo, the zoopark also plays an important role in training. A maximum of two prospective zookeepers (m/f/d) are trained for the field of zoo animal care every year, as can be found on the website of the Thuringian zooparks . The start of training is on August 1st. In addition to a tariff remuneration and 30 days of vacation, the trainees can expect an exciting and challenging time.

The training includes numerous insights into animal care, documentation of animal behavior and public relations in order to bring the animal world closer to visitors. A good school leaving certificate and an internship in a zoo are a prerequisite for the application. The interested parties can submit their applications by November 25, 2024.

summarized it is shown that not only an exciting TV show is shot in the Zoopark Erfurt, but also the basics for the zookeepers of tomorrow are laid. For all those who have a passion for animals and want to get involved in species protection, this could be the first step into a fulfilling career.