zookeeper talks
If you’re wondering how much the giant tortoise weighs or what butterfly species dwell in the Butterfly Pavilion, the zookeepers are available every day to tell you about the various species, how they live, what they eat and where they come from. At several locations in Artis, you will be able to watch the animals & their keepers during their daily routine. For the exact times, check the daily programme, available from the Visitor Information Centre. All zookeepers talks are in Dutch, but questions can be asked in English.
vultures
Look at the vulture’s huge wings and watch as they easily pick the cadavers clean.
butterflies
At the bottom of the Butterfly Pavilion, come and watch the first flight of butterflies that have just emerged from their chrysalises and discover the most unusual varieties.
red ruffed lemurs
Stand among the lemurs with the keeper and see them coming out of the treetops to eat.
lions
Come and watch the lions being fed and see them tear off great hunks of meat.
giant tortoises
Come to the giant tortoise training course to learn how old they can get and to feel the structure of their shell.
sea lions
Come and watch the sea lions being trained and learn more about their unusual swimming techniques.
penguins
Come watch dozens of African penguins crowd around during feeding time.
elephants
Come and watch the special training and learn how elephants use their trunks.
giraffes
Learn how giraffes share the Savannah with zebras, ostriches, gnus and springboks.
Japanese macaques
Come to the Monkey Island, where you can watch the macaques being fed and see how the hierarchy in the group works.
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zookeeper talks
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