Insect enthusiasts unite! Experience up-close encounters at the Leipzig Zoo during the "Tiny Giants" days, catering to both small and large insect enthusiasts.
Prepare for an unforgettable adventure as Leipzig Zoo hosts its Discovery Days themed "Tiny Giants" on July 26 and 27, 2025. This event promises to shed light on the intriguing world of insects, offering educational talks, interactive exhibits, and activities centered around miniature animal species.
Visitors can expect to learn about the importance of insects in our ecosystem, from the crucial role of hoverflies in pollinating fruit trees to the prolific pollination abilities of a single wild bee, which can visit up to 5,000 flowers in a day.
The event will feature a variety of insects, including giant beetles, stick insects, and mayflies. Visitors will have the opportunity to get up close and personal with these fascinating creatures, guided by knowledgeable zoo staff.
In Gondwanaland, the zoo's tropical experience world, visitors can delve deeper into the world of useful insects and the habitat of deadwood in the crop plant garden. The "VielFalterGarten" project will offer valuable tips for creating a butterfly garden.
For those with a sweet tooth, a bee sting cake will be available for sale from 2 pm, with proceeds going towards a conservation project. Additionally, visitors can purchase honey at the information booth of the Leipzig city beekeepers.
The XXL special exhibition "Tiny Giants" will showcase 27 oversized insect replicas, while the Leipzig Natural History Museum will display a variety of insect species during the Discovery Days. Visitors can also learn about the work of bees and beekeepers at the information booth of the Leipzig city beekeepers.
The Discovery Days "Tiny Giants" will offer a full day of program highlights, from 10 am to 5 pm. For more information and the complete program, visitors are encouraged to visit the zoo's website at www.zoo-leipzig.de.
Whether you're a schoolchild, a vacationer, or simply an insect enthusiast, the Discovery Days "Tiny Giants" at Leipzig Zoo is a must for anyone who wants to learn more about the fascinating world of insects. So mark your calendars and get ready for an exciting journey!
During the Discovery Days "Tiny Giants," visitors can explore the importance of insects in home-and-garden settings, learning about the role of hoverflies in pollinating fruit trees and valuable tips for creating a butterfly garden through the "VielFalterGarten" project.
After a day filled with educational activities and exhibits, visitors can unwind by purchasing a bee sting cake or honey from the Leipzig city beekeepers, with profits contributing to a conservation project.
