The zoo park for young and old reopens
Breaths of coolness, greenery and recreation will be available again tomorrow (26/6) in the park of the zoo of the Municipality of Thessaloniki, which reopens its gates, to welcome young and old.
The zoo has been closed to the public in the past, initially due to restrictions imposed to deal with the pandemic and in the process due to problems caused by the bark-eating insect that offered the trees to Sheikh Shu, causing major damage. . in the suburban forest.
With the completion of the interventions that were necessary to deal with the serious problems created by the bark-eating insect, the zoo park was again ready – in the best possible condition – to welcome its citizens.
More than 350 trees that had been infected by the bark-eating insect were removed from the park, while fire zones up to 25 meters wide were created around the zoo. At the same time, the cooperation of the Municipality proceeded and proceeded with interventions for the maintenance and improvement of facilities and networks.
Among other things, the urban equipment was upgraded, the wooden constructions were maintained, extensive cleaning works were carried out and damages in water supply and irrigation networks were repaired, while in the following days the complete repair of the waterfall will be completed. For the attitude and rest of the visitors of the park, eight new living rooms have been installed, while for the best orientation, the maps of the zoo have been posted on five wooden boards.
The zoo park, located in one of the most beautiful parts of the city, in the area of Thousand Trees on Kedrinos Hill, until the end of July, which is open daily from 9.00 in the morning until 7.30 in the afternoon. The goal and effort of the Municipality of Thessaloniki is to improve and enrich this space constantly. Besides, with the forthcoming operation of the stores of health interest in adjacent municipal properties, which had been abandoned for many years, the wider area in this wonderful part of the city does not again have a pole of attraction for the residents but also for the citizens. . of Thessaloniki.