On November 22, 2020, a polar bear was created at the Mulhouse Zoological Park. Called Kara, she made her first outing this February 25 in the company of her mother.
The night of November 22, 2020, ses, the polar bear, gave birth to a Small bear called Kara. It was the 2nd viable birth of a polar bear in Mulhouse and the 5th in France for over 20 years! Since then, the little bear has grown well and we have weighed 15.8 kg. The young female left her den and made her first outing this February 25, accompanied by her mother. “”It went very well, a little surprisingly at the beginning, since special instead of taking the sweetest path has chosen to go through the rocks, and therefore brought his first sensations to Kara (…) After we had the bath, which is also a little more stressful moment, since we never know how the bear will understand the aquatic environment, but ses has shown exceptional maternal qualities“Said Benoît Quintard, veterinarian at the Mulhouse zoo at France 3 Grand Est. “”Kara is a hope for the population of bears in a zoological park. It is the assurance of keeping this safeguard population in zoological parks (…) but it is also a strong message. We hope that people seeing this cub, will have empathy and will want to protect this cub but also its cousins in a natural environment “adds Benoît Quintard.
Spectators will have to be patient, however, before meeting Kara. because The Mulhouse Zoological & Botanical Park is currently closed Due to the health crisis.
Normally, the Mulhouse Zoological and Botanical Park welcomes more than 1,200 animals and 3,000 plants that make visitors happy. This Alsatian park is above all a site involved in preserving fauna and flora. It works for the conservation of endangered species, education for the protection of nature, as well as the botanical environment. While the park opens its doors again from June 3, 2020, visitors will have to wear a mask, and will be able to find hydroalcoholic frost available. It is also requested to limit contacts between families, and to respect social distancing. In addition, tickets must be reserved online to avoid queues, and be sure to be able to return, the number of entries being limited. If you want to get there as a family, you will not be able to access the singerie, the Tamarin building, the play areas and the catering services, but you will be able to picnic on site. Children can also discover the New zoo residents ! Indeed, many animals gave birth to their young during confinement! You will be able to meet the Babies nebulous, mere, otters, and the ouistitis. On the bird side, you can admire the small, Ibis Ibis, Ibis and Nandous.
The works started in September 2018 for the 150th anniversary of the park, and The Horizon Africa space will be created in 2021. On 1.5 hectares, giraffes, gazelles, crocodiles At a wide front, Grévy’s zebras, cercopithecus, and dwarf hippopotamia will coexist in this space. The objective: sEncompressing visitors to the protection of threatened ecosystems in Africanamely the tropical forest of Haute-Guinée and the Zébrée savannahthrough the presentation of species in danger of extinction. In addition, this immersive space will offer a visit based on emotion, with different points of view allowing everyone to become aware of the evolution of animals, in their natural state.
New species of carnivores, considered to be “in danger” by the International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN), took their first steps in the enclosures of Mulhouse Zoological and Botanical Park. The Lions of Asia Shapur (the male) and Shiva (the female) replaced the three females Sita, Isha and Kharia, parts in another animal park. The mane wolves gave birth to two females and a male. Finally, Pei-Pei and Mei-Mei gave birth to their first range of dwarf otters: two males and a female complement the group of dawn otters of the park, also called ash otters. But before welcoming these new residents, the park teams took the opportunity to renovate the enclosures and to create a new outdoor den, a promontory and riprap. Come and discover these three new species in a completely renovated and redesigned space for the greatest well-being of animals!
Mulhouse zoological and botanical park Also boxes of two endangered primates: Titi and silver Ouistiti. Titi is a very discreet and vulnerable monkey, living in a small territory in Brazil. Silver Ouistiti is surprised with its white coat, which makes it particularly visible in the leaves. Also threatened by deforestation and illegal traffic of small Ouistitis to serve as pets, its population is also in decline.
Families go into immersion in the heart of a Dense and colorful vegetation ! THE botanical park Extend for 25 hectares and sees more than 3,000 plants grow. Dahlias, tulips and peonies coexist in harmony. Imposing and majestic trees are present such as ginkgo, inverted spruce or giant thuya. The animals are the other residents of this park: young and old discover with wonder the reptiles, primates and marsupials. Some animal or vegetable species particularly draw attention, namely red iris, white bear, Siberia tiger and Canada wolf.
A committed and dynamic park
The Mulhouse zoological and botanical park is engaged in the conservation of endangered species. Actions are carried out to make young people aware of environmental protection: they have their dedicated space with the children’s zoo. It is a small park where it is possible to touch the animals. Young and old can also carefully observe the feeding of several animal species throughout the day. Events are organized, namely the plant market, summer workshops for children or cinema projection.
- Animations of the Mulhouse Zoological and Botanical Park: animal meals; visit to the botanical garden; Children’s zoo; annual highlights.
- Address of the Mulhouse Zoo : 51 Rue du Jardin Zoologique, 68100 Mulhouse
- Phone : 03 69 77 65 65
- Official site of the Mulhouse Zoological and Botanical Park : www.zoo-mulhouse.com
