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Not to miss: World Animal Day celebrated at Mureș Zoo
World Animal Day, celebrated annually on October 4th, will be marked by a special event on Sunday, October 6th, at the Zoo in Târgu Mureș.
The event starts from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM, and continues from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM, there will be activities for children with experts from the Milvus Group. These will include nature games and interactive activities for both young and old, bringing everyone closer to the wonders of nature.
With this occasion, there will also be a photography exhibition done by the Milvus Group, showcasing "beautiful moments from the wild, which will move you and make you think."
Specialists in animal protection will also participate in the event, ready to answer questions from the public, according to zoo representatives.
A particularly special activity is the concert of the Tiberius Quartet, scheduled for 12:00 PM.
"Enjoy the magic of classical music in the unique setting of the zoo!" encourage the organizers.
When was World Animal Day first celebrated?
Did you know that the first celebration of World Animal Day actually took place on March 24, 1925, in Berlin? The event, which included exhibitions and speeches hosted at the Sport Palace, was originally scheduled for October 4th. However, it was rescheduled because the organizers couldn't find a venue large enough for the date, according to www.worldanimalday.org.uk, as cited by Agerpres.
Interestingly enough, the initiative to establish World Animal Day came from the German writer and publicist Heinrich Zimmermann, a passionate advocate for animal rights, as indicated by the same source.
Today, World Animal Day is celebrated to promote the rights and welfare of all animals.
The Târgu Mureș Zoo, the largest in the country
The Târgu Mureș Zoo was opened in 1964. Today, "in addition to being the largest zoo in the country in terms of area, it is also the only one that has elephants, giraffes, and gibbons," according to the official website.
The Mureș Zoo now covers 42 hectares and is home to approximately 800 animals, representing over 150 local and exotic species.
For more details about the World Animal Day event, click HERE.