Professional Breeding

The systematic reproduction of all species held in the Zoo accomplishes some very important functions. The main goal is the long-term maintenance of the species in the institution and further, but not less important, it makes a big variety of species available for other zoological gardens, exhibitions and even private collectors without the need to take out specimen from their natural habitat.

Therefore the systematic reproduction in a controlled environment and commercialization of these specimen is an important contribution to lower the pressure on these species in their natural habitat.

Specimen reproduced under these circumstances, compared with wild caught individuals, are characterized by excellent health and perfect adaptation to the controlled environment.

The over 500 breeding animals and their offspring are protected from unnecessary stress in breeding facilities not open to the public and completely separated from the exhibition area.

Especially in animals like snakes, where research and observation in their natural habitat is very difficult, due to their hidden way of living, keeping and breeding them in controlled environments generates valuable information and knowledge about their biology and behavior. This kind of research work is not only a byproduct of modern herpetoculture, but also a strategic task to assist conservation efforts of these species in their natural habitat.