Le Printemps de la Biodiversité

Over the course of seven themed afternoons, discover one of the greatest challenges of our century: the preservation of biodiversity. The highlight of the Besançon Citadelle Zoological Park, weave the links between the care provided and the conservation missions through fun workshops at close quarters with the animals and the professional teams. These spring events will stimulate your curiosity while you enjoy observing the fauna housed at the Citadelle. Tuesday 16 April 2024 The Crau cricket: an ambassador Species: Crau cricket and other invertebrates in the insectarium Friday 19 April Amerindian fauna, threatened and colourful Species: tamarins, sloths, titis, armadillos, agoutis, macaws, dendrobates Tuesday 23rd April Expert flyover: the wonders of the site Species: bald ibis, wildlife on the site (free birds and bats, viperine snakes) Friday 26th April Aquatic sentinels: crayfish and aprons Species: crayfish and aprons Wednesday 15 May The animals of Southeast Asia: precious and fascinating Species: gibbons, binturongs, Bali starlings Wednesday 22nd May Focus on special species of the Indian Ocean Species: lemurs (Crowned Sifaka, Crowned Lemur, Greater Hapolemur, Belted Vari), mantled frogs, geckos Wednesday 29th May Discovering the lynx, the fox and their ecosystems Species: noctarium rodents A WIDE RANGE OF ACTIVITIES ON EACH DATE Meetings with the zoo's caretakers, vets and biologists Behind-the-scenes tours Spotlight on conservation projects Drawing workshops Make-up Animations and visits based on fascinating species

Dates

Opening periods

Tuesday 16 April 2024; Friday 19 April; Tuesday 23 April; Friday 26 April; Wednesday 15 May; Wednesday 22 May; Wednesday 29 May

from Tuesday 04/16 to Wednesday 05/29/2024-from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm

Practical information

Leisure and sciences

Rates

	MINI	Max	Additional information
Free	0		Free for holders of a citadelle ticket or season ticket