Filming in the Erfurt Zoo: Animal emergencies delay show!

Filming in the Erfurt Zoo: Animal emergencies delay show!

In the Zoopark Erfurt, everything is currently about the exciting wildlife and the challenges that future zookeepers have to face. Part of the third season of the popular show "Elefant, Tiger & Kids" was shot here. This show accompanies six young people who receive valuable insights into the veterinary profession in various German zoos during an internship. There were some excitement during the filming, such as [thueringeningen24.de] (https://www.thueringen24.de/erfurt/article3005157772/zoo-erfurt-Mdr-elefant-tiger-kids-news-up. The recordings had to be interrupted again and again because some animals got in their way.

As the zoo veterinarian Tina Risch explains, they experienced animal emergencies during filming. An Nandu had injured his head and a donkey needed help because of an ulcer on his hoof. It can be imagined that at moments of course the animals have priority and this led to stressful shooting days for the team. Nevertheless, the recordings have now been successfully completed, and the finished episode will be broadcast on Kika and the ARD media library on October 2 at 8:10 p.m.

from Erfurt in the breeding programs

In Zoopark Erfurt, however, not only television is in full swing. A very special lady, Djehuti, better known as Judy, has recently left the Zoopark to meet a hangover named Zambesi in the all -weather zoo in Münster. The hope behind it? Judy is supposed to return and become part of the European conservation breeding program (EEP). There is already a breeding recommendation. A hangover from Rostock was originally intended as a partner, but this project did not go according to plan. Now the experienced hangover Sambesi is supposed to convince him of Judy, with the animals successfully pairing. The results of the exciting rendezvous in mid-August are expected, as reported.

The breeding of cheetahs is particularly important because their biodiversity is threatened by human settlements and poaching. The fragmented habitats make it difficult for animals to renew their populations. In this regard, zoos such as the one in Erfurt can play an important role and help to get healthy populations through international programs.

animal keeper: a profession with responsibility

But what does an zookeeper actually do? This important role not only requires passion for the animals, but also a great degree of responsibility and expertise. The training as a zookeeper, which usually lasts three years, provides numerous knowledge. This includes attitude, breeding, nutrition and observing the health of the animals, as on training.de.

also good grades in the scientific subjects are important, supplemented by physical resilience and a certain sense of dealing with animals. After training, the zookeepers expect attractive salaries in various areas, with the values ​​vary depending on the industry.

In view of all these aspects, it can be seen that the profession of the zookeeper is more than just a job; It is a calling that gives many challenges and a lot of fun.