Filming in the Zoopark Erfurt: Animals first, episode soon in kika!

Filming in the Zoopark Erfurt: Animals first, episode soon in kika!

Erfurt, Deutschland - In beautiful Erfurt, the zoopark is happily approaching. Part of the third season of the popular program “Elefant, Tiger & Kids” was just filmed there. The exciting life is accompanied by six young people who do an internship in various German zoos. But the shooting was not entirely without excitement. The shoot had to be interrupted regularly when animal emergencies occurred. Zoo veterinarian Tina Risch reported on stressful shooting days on which both a Nandu, who had pushed his head on the fence, and a donkey with a ulcer at the hoof needed medical help. "The animals have priority," said Risch, and that was exactly what was very important during the shooting. The good news: the animals in the zoopark are now doing well again and the shooting was successfully completed. The finished episode will be broadcast on October 2 at 8:10 p.m. in the KIKA and in the ARD media library, as Thuringia24

But there are more news from the lovingly guided zoo park. A very special visit took place recently: Djehuti, also called Judy, left the Erfurt Zoopark to meet her breeding partner, hangover sambesi in the all -weather zoo in Münster. The hopes are great that Judy will return and thus become part of the European conservation breeding program (EEP). Breeding partner Sambesi is an experienced hangover, and the first encounters between the two were promising. Female cheetahs are only rolled once a month on average, and the time was perfect for a pairing. After a gestation of around 90 to 95 days, one to five young animals can be born. Let's keep our fingers crossed that we will soon be able to admire sweet cheetah offspring in the Erfurt zoo! More information can be found on the side of the Zoopark Erfurt.

The profession of zookeeper

While "Elefant, Tiger & Kids" throws a great light on working in the zoo, training as a zookeeper plays a crucial role. Animal keepers look after animals in different facilities such as zoos, animal shelters and breeding companies. The training lasts three years and takes place dual, i.e. in practical work in the company and theoretical training in the vocational school. The tasks of the zookeepers include feeding, cleaning and documenting animals, as well as support in veterinary studies. It is a profession that requires a lot of responsibility and talent.

• important training content:
• attitude, breeding, nutrition and care of the animals
• observation of the state of health and behavior
• participation and maintenance of enclosures
• Visitor service and information work

The profession as a zookeeper is not only exciting, but also challenging. The training requires physical resilience and a good knack in dealing with animals. If you are interested in such a profession, you can find out more on the website of training.de. In summary, it can be said that the Zoopark Erfurt not only implements exciting media projects, but also actively contributes to breeding and preserving endangered animal species. The great cooperation between the zookeepers and the veterinarians shows how important animal and species protection is in our time. If you want to be there when you are filming the series or when you take care of the animals, you should definitely have a look at the zoopark!