International Biodiversity Day and Nature Protection Day in Croatia

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In 1992, the United Nations declared May 22 International Biodiversity Day to highlight biodiversity as a global value of inestimable importance to present and future generations. Each year, International Biodiversity Day is dedicated to one of the key topics related to biodiversity, such as agriculture, climate change, invasive alien species or forests. Biodiversity is the foundation for building natural solutions to climate and health challenges and for providing food, water and other necessities for life.

All signatory countries to the Convention, including Croatia, have committed themselves to taking measures necessary for the conservation and sustainable use of biological diversity. This day is also celebrated in Croatia as Nature Protection Day.

This year's theme of the International Day for Biological Diversity is Biodiversity and Agriculture. Agriculture is an example of how human activities have a significant impact on ecosystems.

Zagreb ZOO celebrates that day with an educational program which invites you to the importance of preserving nature and biodiversity. Educators of the Zagreb ZOO will explain to visitors how diverse the living world is and why it is important to work on preserving local biodiversity. In the Zoo you can see many animal species that have a unique place in the fauna.

In the conservation of biological diversity, special care should be taken for small animals. One of them is a bee.

Reducing the number of bees has a negative impact on the plant world. That is why every bee sting should be taken extremely seriously. In the Zoo you will be able to peek into the life of bees through a glass hive with bees - apisarium.

Celebrate this special day in harmony with nature or in education at the Zagreb Zoo.

Meerkat
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Meerkat

A view of the habitat of one of the most interesting and the cutest animals of ZOO Zagreb. It's about 30 cm tall little animals that live on labyrinth-like habitats, as you can see on our live streaming. These are small meerkats, social mammals who live their lives exclusively in communities. They are often called 'African bandits' and because of their playfulness and lovely look, they take attention of every visitor.

California Sea Lion
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California Sea Lion

Our webcam is positioned in another part of ZOO in Zagreb and that is a swimming pool with sea lions. It's about California's sea lions, which are a special attraction for all visitors. At the end of the 19th century and early 20th century, these animals were endangered, but fortunately, due to the ecologists' efforts, the number of sea lions increased again. And right here, in the Zagreb ZOO another cute sea lion came to the world. The locals from Zagreb were hardly awaited for it, and so many

Lion - ZOO
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Lion - ZOO

At this moment, you are looking at habitat of lions at Zagreb zoo. This part, which name is 'Lion's rock Kidepo', was officially opened and released to the public in Jun 14, 2014. It is intended primarily for population of African lions which have space of 1850 square meters for themselves. We hope that you will watch live streaming of daily, or maybe the nightly activities of large African cats. Be patient and observe the activities of the most famous African predator. Our web cameras are here,

Children ZOO
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Children ZOO

Live streaming from a child's corner in the Zoo Zagreb. As you can see, this is one small part where live domestic animals. It is intended for children, but also for all visitors who want to get in touch with animals and get rid of fear. Kids really love this part of ZOO, so many schools and kindergartens organize a visit to this place. As we keep track of the ZOO happenings during the whole year, take a look at the gallery and you will be able to see animals surrounded by many visitors during