Did you know that almost 2 million different types of animals live on our planet? We live in the concrete jungle of cities, far from nature, forests, the sea, mountains etc. We humans do not have the opportunity to observe how fascinating a brown bear is or how majestic a lion in the savannah is. Read on to learn five tips for choosing the correct zoo to visit! Observe them up close in their habitat, the ecosystem and many other curiosities of a wild animal, without having to leave Italy and especially in which the welfare of the animal comes first.
1. Spend quality time with friends and family
Leave the noisy city behind for a few hours and immerse yourself in nature, surrounded by wild animals from all over the world. During a trip to the zoo with your family or friends, you can spend quality time while learning about the different species of animals. You have the opportunity to discover what they feed on, the habitats they live in, their unique quirks etc. In some zoos in Italy, you can also feed animals while learning about how the zoo is aiding in the conservation of various species. What's more, some zoos offer educational workshops to discover the importance of the ecosystem! You will not regret it.
2. See endangered animals
A visit to the zoo is one of the easiest and most entertaining ways to get in touch with nature and observe how, especially endangered species, can reproduce and live in peace. Animals such as lions or pandas are dwindling and are on the verge of endangerment or extinction. You will discover how, in a zoo, various researchers strive to study the best form of intervention to protect wild animals in a natural environment and as close as possible to their habitat. You will surely come home excited by what you have seen and discovered.
3. Get to know animal species from around the world
Today, we will find a zoological park near some of the largest Italian cities. These zoos allow visitors to see animals from all over the world without having to travel to continents such as Africa or Asia. You don’t have to travel to the natural habitat of wild animal species such as lions, tigers, bears, pandas or giraffes and many others when they’re at a zoo. All zoos are under the watchful eye of the park managers who guarantee your safety and of the animals throughout the excursion.
4. Discover the ecosystem to save our planet
It is common knowledge that the natural habitats of many animals are disappearing rapidly, owing to the invasion by the urban world. Therefore, visiting a zoo is an excellent way to discover animal ecology and above all, to finance the conservation of the natural habitat of many animals while your children have fun and are amazed by the beauty of a peacock or the behaviour of a gorilla with her cubs.
5. An economic activity full of unmissable experiences
Escape the melancholy of a Sunday afternoon and take your whole family on an excursion to a zoological park, in addition to being able to spend the day among wild plants and animals, in an economical way, you can take advantage of the various amenities and offers available in zoos. Spend a lovely day outdoors with young and old, among restaurants and souvenir shops, as well as being able to attend various shows to see what a trained killer whale is capable of or have a picnic while a chimpanzee a few meters away jumps into the trees.
When to go on a field trip to a zoo?
A zoo is open throughout the year. In addition, it can be the perfect activity to celebrate a birthday or to give a special gift to someone. You just have to choose the day with the right temperature and voila!
