EAZA Tiger Campaign 2002/4
Campaign efforts in Lisbon Zoo
Improved environmental enrichment for Lisbon tigersIn the framework of the EAZA Tiger Campaign, Lisbon Zoo took the opportunity to renew the old tiger facilities and to implement an environmental enrichment programme. More vegetation was introduced, the pool was enlarged and the substratum improved.
The new environmental enrichment programme is also used for public presentations by the keepers and for other educational programmes. Every day at 14:30 the tiger keepers are available to the public. Goals and methods of environment enrichment are then explained and visitors have the chance to talk to the keeper and listen to information about conservation, EAZA projects and campaigns.
The EAZA Tiger Campaign at Lisbon Zoo is not only an important and worthwhile investment effort that resulted in better conditions for the animals, greater awareness of tiger conservation among our visitors and support for tiger in situ conservation, it is also an important team building exercise.
Near the renewed facilities, a 150 m2 exhibition was built to lead the visitors on a trip through the world of tiger conservation. Children can play with a giant puzzle, constructing a beautiful image of a tiger taking a bath in another area. Before finishing the trip, the visitors enter the store of the tiger, where the 21st Century Tiger keyrings and t-shirts are available for sale. Groups of young volunteers help to explain visitors regarding the campaign. Face paintings and other activities are also organised by these volunteers.
