When this Saturday, June 29, the long summer day opens in the Cuban archipelago, the Santiago de Cuba Zoological Park will mark its important presence with numerous activities for children and adults.
According to information provided by Lien Yurell Fajardo, head of the Park’s Research and Development section, the program includes different actions for the purposes of environmental animation and promotion of all the species of the emblematic site.
“During this stage, the Summer Workshops will be held with the theme of the flora and fauna of the Zoo, which also includes wild birds. The thing is that at this time of year they visit us and contribute to increasing the variety of species, typical of this eastern area. Registration for the aforementioned workshops will be extended until July 14, from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm. It is important to note that this program is part of Environment Day, extended until September 16, World Ozone Layer Day.”
This Santiago site, a special reference for recreation and the acquisition of knowledge of flora and fauna, reserves for this period, from Wednesday to Sunday, many other moments for the satisfaction of its smallest visitors, like everything that will happen on the third Sunday in July, Children’s Day. Among other reasons, you can enjoy the presence of the dwarf zebu (Kike) and also a crocodile, with which you can take photos; The tour service and gastronomic tasting are also included with the support of Mymipes and TCP (self-employed workers) and more affordable prices.
This site, where healthy distraction for children and adults and the contribution of knowledge about the vast nature of this eastern area is intertwined, is located on Avenida Raúl Pujols, in Terrazas, Vista Alegre; an entire extensive forested area of 12 hectares, ready for the exhibition of its indisputable natural attributes and social, environmental and cultural values. In fact, the interaction of visitors constitutes a cardinal benefit for the environment, because it generates love and a more conscious attitude of the necessary protection.
Birds, reptiles, primates, the two-year-old Bengal tigress (Kenya), spotted hyenas, lions, visiting wild birds (woodpeckers, catacuba, parrots) and the Chimpanzee Dariel, among many other species, will be part essential of the attractions of the extensive summer plan.
According to Lien, “it happens that for August 23 we reserve a special occasion for each season and it is the celebration of the birthday of Dariel, our beloved ape, who arrived at the facility from a very early age and this time he was 11 years old. , lucky enough to be welcomed by workers and recurring visitors. That day, a fruit cake and other details of the celebration are offered to those present.
“Bicycle riding and computer games, which are so popular with children and young people, are also maintained.”
The long-awaited summer stage at the Santiago Zoo will be full of charm, not only for the multiple entertainment actions, but also for the enjoyment of that special setting of pleasant climate and the benefits of the flora and fauna.
