Talks

FELINE STORIES

At the tiger area

Felines: similarities and differences. Tigers for example, haveblack stripes on their orange coats… how can they camouflage? What is the story of Sanson and Merida?

You can learn about the world of felines by attending the “Feline Stories” talk

IN NEPAL WITH THE RED PANDAS

At the red panda exhibit

There are two red pandas here at the GZP – Pam and Rusty.Their story is intertwined with that of the bamboo forest in Nepal. Did you know that red pandas can climb down trees head first? Do you want to know more?

Attend the talk dedicated to this species

PENGUINS’ SNACK

At the African penguin exhibit

The group of African penguins at the GZP is central to a fun soap opera. Which episode are you on? If you want to know the whole story, come and help feed snacks to our little fish-lovers and you will be amazed at how similar they are to us when it comes to love stories.

FACE TO FACE WITH LEMURS

At the lemur exhibit

Being face to face with ring-tailed lemurs suddenly takes us to Madagascar, with the scents and colours of a disappearing land. What can you do to protect it? Meet the Sakalava lemurs and all their friends to find out!

BANDITS IN THE WILD

At bestial encounters

A tourist is stopped at the baggage checkpoint at the airport and in his rucksack the security guards find all sorts of things… but he doesn’t look like a swindler. But it could happen to you too!
To learn how to travel around the markets of different countries without accidentally helping poachers, you must take part in BANDITS IN THE WILD

IN AFRICA WITH THE MEERKATS

At the meerkat exhibit

They are always active and very busy! They love being the protagonists of stories and anecdotes and taking turns putting themselves in full view. We say that they act as sentries, is it true or are they moments of vanity?
To find out, all you have to do is We say that they act as sentries, is it true or are they moments of vanity?

Attend the talk dedicated to the lively meerkat family at the GZP

BREAKFAST WITH THE BEARS

At the brown bear area

They are called ‘the belly that walks’ because they are really greedy. We take advantage of this to tell you the story of Teddy and Okila, two special bears.

You will not want to miss the chance to hear stories and interesting facts about this species, which is very similar to us in many ways.

AN OTTER'S LOVE

Asian otters are a type of animal.Do you know Arthur and Margaret? They have live silver and getting to know them is always fun. They are important because they help to protect their species from illegal trade. This is the trade that supplies the cafés that serve otters. What are they? You can find out more by attending the talk.