Discover one of the greatest challenges of our century: the preservation of biodiversity. The highlight of the Besançon Citadelle Zoological Park, weave the links between care and conservation missions through playful workshops close to the animals and professional teams.
These springtime get-togethers will awaken your curiosity while you enjoy observing the wildlife housed within the Citadelle.
Tuesday, April 16, 2024
The Crau cricket: an ambassador
Species: Crau cricket and other invertebrates in the insectarium
Friday, April 19th
Endangered and colorful Amerindian fauna
Species: tamarins, sloths, titis, armadillos, agoutis, macaws, dendrobates
Tuesday, April 23rd
Expert overview: wonders of the site
Species: bald ibis, wildlife of the site (free birds and bats, viperine snakes)
Friday, April 26th
Aquatic sentinels: crayfish and aprons
Species: crayfish and aprons
Wednesday May 15th
The animals of Southeast Asia: precious and fascinating
Species: gibbons, binturongs, Bali starlings
Wednesday May 22nd
Focus on special species of the Indian Ocean
Species: lemurs (crowned sifaka, crowned lemur, greater hapolemur, belted variety), frogs (mantella), geckos
Wednesday May 29th
Discover the lynx, the fox and their ecosystems
Species: noctarium rodents
A WIDE RANGE OF ACTIVITIES AT EVERY APPOINTMENT
Meet the zoo's caretakers, vets and biologists
Behind-the-scenes tours
Spotlight on conservation projects
Drawing workshops
Face painting
Animations and tours of fascinating species