New walk-in flamingo aviary

Our red flamingos are a vibrant symbol of our zoo and an attraction for many visitors. In preparation for the construction of the new orangutan house, the flamingos were moved to a new location, which not only enhances the well-being of the flamingos themselves, but also the visitor experience. The new enclosure was built on the site of the former water bird pond. As well as being accessible to visitors, it is more spacious and provides the birds with as natural a habitat as possible.

The modern flamingo facility covers a total area of 1,550 m² and is designed as a netted aviary. The facility’s water areas alone cover around 800 m². In the centre of this water landscape, there is a large island which offers plenty of sunshine as well as better breeding conditions for the flamingos. The existing tree stock was kept and incorporated into the new enclosure by a net construction tautened by pylons and steel cables.

Visitors can observe the flamingos from three bridges and a wooden viewing platform. The aviary is accessible via a double-door system from the petting zoo and the macaw aviary. The enclosure also includes a separate feeding pond as well as the breeding island. This means that the water that is dirtied by the flamingo pellets can be changed every day, thereby preventing unpleasant odours.

Our scarlet ibises and roseate spoonbills also moved into the new aviary alongside the red flamingos.