in Toulouse, the zoo african Safari launches the festivities
Who says October says Halloween. In Toulouse, many sites are preparing for the great thrill of October 31st. This is the case of African Safari Zoo located in Plaisance-du-Touch. From October 22 to November 6, the animal park near toulouse invite thrill-seekers to celebrate Halloween at the African Safari Zoo. My sensitive abstain!
A special Halloween treasure hunt
On the occasion of the feast of the dead, the African Safari Zoo will reveal his dark side. The opportunity to rediscover the animal site and its 600 residents in a new light. The walking park will be specially decorated. Between cobwebs, skeletons and pumpkins, the most cautious visitors will just have to watch out. A treasure hunt will be organized along the park. Equipped with a booklet, participants will have to solve puzzles to help the animals in the zoo.
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A visit to the pet cemetery
If visitors could get to know the animals in the park, they could also set out to discover… Extinct species. Indeed, on the occasion ofHalloween, an atypical visit is offered. For the first time, the witch ofAfrican safari will pull the gates to the cemetery of extinct animals. The objective: to learn more about the extinction of species, and the actions implemented for the preservation of animals. On weekdays, the appointment is given from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. and from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesdays, weekends and public holidays: from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. If participation in the visit is free, places are limited. The start will be given in the park on foot.
In addition, for those most eager to learn more about the subject of species extinction, an event is not to be missed on Saturday, October 29. At 2:15 p.m. and 4 p.m., the Paisance-du-Touch theater association presents a mini play “The missing animals”.
Animations on the program
Many entertainment is on the program of these two weeks of chills. Because there is no Halloween without an evil pumpkin, families can come to the zoo to dig, cut and decorate their pumpkin under the supervision of an animator. The zoo will distribute one per family. A moment of sharing and conviviality accessible from the age of five. To do this, the reservation is obligatory for 6 euros. See you every Wednesday, weekends and public holidays at 3 p.m. and 4 p.m.
In addition, the zoo witch will come out of her lair to feed the animals. Meerkats, coatis makis, or conquered tigers with bewitched meals every afternoon from 3:30 p.m. Note that next Wednesday, October 26, the National Conservatory of Natural Spaces of Occitanie will be present at African Safari to talk about bats. A perfect theme for Halloween.
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