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November 2011: A group of Red Ruffed Lemurs move to Gettorf
Since November 4th 2011 the Ring-tailed Lemurs at the monkey house of Tierpark Gettorf have some new neighbours. From Zoom-Erlebniswelt Gelsenkirchen a group of 4 Red Ruffed Lemurs moved to Schleswig-Holstein. Now we hope, that the females "Lucy", "Sina" and "Lilly" as well as the male "Bungee" will soon join the animal training at Tierpark Gettorf and maybe even take part in the public feeding of the lemurs.
April 2011: Six Galahs arrive at Tierpark Gettorf
Some changes occurred in the bird collection of Tierpark Gettorf in spring. The Lovebirds moved from their preliminary enclosure outside the birds' paradise hall into a newly built aviary between Africa exhibit and children's zoo. The disposable space in the walkthrough-area around the birds' paradise hall by now is occupied by three pairs of Galahs.
The six birds camd to us from the Netherlands and show no timidity towards men. So we are very glad we may present this beautiful and interesting species directly to our visitors without any separating barriers.
September 2010: Two Striped Skunks come to Tierpark Gettorf
Since September we can present two new inhabitants to our visitors. "Ronald" and "Nancy", the Striped Skunks have moved to their new exhibit next to the Natureum.
At the moment they are still somewhat shy. During the nights, however, they performed their first investigative expeditions, as we could see from the digging traces in the exhibit.
We now hope that they will become somewhat bolder soon, so that we can present them to our visitors before the denning sets in.
March 2010: Opening of the "MAD HOUSE"
Up to now the interior fittings are completed an on March 30th we opened the house for the public. Now all visitors can see the house from the outside. The interior can be visited against additional admission fee.
Oktober 2009: Beginning of construction of the "MAD HOUSE"
At the end of october the work started for a new attraction at Tierpark Gettorf. "THE MAD HOUSE" was built like a normal wooden house in pier and panel contruction. In december the house was be turned upside down by two heavy-duty cranes.
May 2009: Armadillo "James" actually is a "Jane"!
During a routine examination keepers realized that there was in fact no difference in the structure of the genital region of our armadillos "James" and "Miss Sophie". Pictures were taken and sent to the zoos of origin of our armadillos. They confirmed our suspicion: "James actually is a "Jane"!
Now we have to look for another male, either a new James for Sophie or a Tarzan for newly identified Jane! However, since the two girls get along with each other quite nicely, we can take our time finding a new mate.
January 2009: Animal training im Tierpark Gettorf
After preliminary experiences with our ring-tailed lemurs we started to train some other animals in January 2009. 5 keepers work with our Bactrian camels and the wallabies by means of brigde-and-target-training in order to reduce boredom and facilitate the daily maintenance.
November 2008: Opening of i-punkt-Natureum
After a construction period of about half a year the i-punkt-Natureum could be opened with a small ceremony on November 4th 2008. The new teaching facility was presented to local authorities and the public. Now it is open to classes and courses. Booking is arranged by the supporters' organisation "Freunde des Tierparks Gettorf e.V."
September 2008: Family reunion at armadillos and tapirs at Gettorf.
On September 4th 2008, two new inhabitants were welcomed at Tierpark Gettorf. From Jesperhus Blomsterpark in Denmark a young six-banded armadillo named "James" arrived at Gettorf, wistfully expected by our female "Miss Sophie".
And after the sudden death of female tapir "Julia" in August we quite soon found a new partner for unlucky widower "Rüdiger". 4-year-old female "Manú" arrived from Zoo Magdeburg to cheer him up.
August 2008: A pair of Bactrian camels arrives at Gettorf
On August 15th 2008, Tierpark Gettorf could welcome a pair of Bactrian camels from Best Zoo in the Netherlands. Male "Khan" and female "Nansal" can be marvelled at at the deer range of the park.
August 2008: New exhibit for coatis at Gettorf
The coatis at Tierpark Gettorf have moved! Since August 1st 2008, they can be found at their new exhibit right behind the entrance.
Juli 2008: Start of work at the "i-Punkt-Natureum"
Assisted by our supporters' association "Freunde des Tierparks Gettorf e.V. (Society of the friends of Tierpark Gettorf) works started to offer our visitors a new teaching facility with a large classroom for school classes and other groups.
February 2008: Six-banded armadillo "Miss Sophie" moves to Gettorf
For the first time in its history Tierpark Gettorf houses an armadillo. On February 14th, 5-month-old female "Miss Sophie" came from Tierpark Aschersleben to Gettorf. In the course of the year she will receive a mate.
November 2007: Common exhibit for Barbary sheep and Barbary macaques established
March 2007: Visitors' feeding inside the wallabies' exhibit.
Since Easter 2007, we offer a new attraction to our visitors: Come and feed our wallabies from inside the exhibit. Each day at 11:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. you can enter the exhibit together with a keeper to feed the wallabies without separating fences or moats.
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