thousand animals, trails educational and environmental value to wildlife, outdoor and indoor games, food kiosks, picnic areas, in 18 acres in the heart of Villa Borghese is Rome's Bioparco, an ever changing place, visited annually by over 500 000 people, including 50 000 students. The Bioparco is a constant presence in the spectrum of the major attractions of Rome, presenting itself as an alternative to traditional cultural sites (monuments, museums, churches) and ranking among the top 5 most visited sites and tenth in national ranking (Source: Dossier Musei 2005 Touring Club).
The old concept of a living museum, where you collect rare animals in accordance with the understanding that it was sufficient to feed them, has given way to an active structure: - environmental education, through exhibitions, conferences, courses, edutainment, media events and 30 educational programs for schools of all levels and that wind through the park - in the conservation of endangered species through adherence to the EEP (European captive breeding programs), for awareness-raising and membership of international campaigns to raise awareness.
In terms of architectural , the transformation is visible in most of the park in the new areas that are home to animals:
la Selva Wolves , 1,600 square meters in the green where they were welcomed five wolves from Croatia;
the Village of chimpanzees , over 4,000 square meters which include a gym in the sky open, a trail around the entire perimeter of the area, five observation points (windows), a top view and a gym inside.
Veterinary Clinic, newly created and equipped with an operating room with modern equipment for surgery, dentistry and diagnostic ultrasound. There is also an ambulance to the emergency vet.
The House of Giraffe, whose new outer fence has more than quadrupled (1500 m) compared to the previous (360 sqm);
Bear Valley, 3,500 square meters with a waterfall and a large mirror 'water
the area of \u200b\u200bthe Asiatic lions inhabited by a pair of an animal species most at risk of extinction of the planet.
And then the Children Farm, where you can get close to animals that the children know less than exotic.
And the exhibit mixed as it combines different species: the Savannah (ostriches, eland and zebra) and South America (mara, tapirs and capybaras rheas).
Inside Reptile is the permanent theft of Nature "to say stop the illegal trade in animals and plants," a black market that ranks second in the world after the drug, made by the Fondazione Bioparco of Rome in collaboration with the Ministry for the Environment and Territory.
Animal Hospital run by Lipu (Italian League for Bird Protection) is a wildlife rehabilitation center (INFO: 06.3201912-www.crfslipuroma.it).
The Valley of the puppies is a center of culture, education and adoption of dogs canine guests of the municipal kennels in Rome, built by the City of Rome Bioparco together with the Foundation and administered by Animal Rights Capitoline. (INFO: 06.32111651)
Oasis Lake, an area of \u200b\u200bacres dedicated to families with an amphitheater, an ark with 30-meter indoor games, a bar, an equipped picnic by a lake where migratory birds rest in the company of aquatic turtles and flamingos. For laboratory activities have been created two classrooms where educational activities are held for kids of all ages and an auditorium in which we organize conferences, screenings and seminars.
covered multi-function spaces (exhibitions, events, shows) are: the Hall of Elephants, circular building of 500 square meters and the Penguin Theater, Oasis of the Lake, 200 square meters. As part of the celebrations of the centenary of Villa Borghese, was created in 2003 Largo Vittorio Gassman, obtained thanks to a new perimeter of the inner square of the Bioparco. Largo Gassman is the Galleria Park, a facility of 800 sq.m. on three levels derived from the restoration of the building that housed the great apes. In the Gallery has been made a bar, The Park Cafe, a cafeteria, a café with room reading and a roof garden with panoramic terrace and the Bioparco Library has a special feature: in the former cage of chimpanzees was created a mini playground for children and free reading room. The historic restaurant (1926), known restaurant Mascagni was instead returned to its former glory through a restoration. The Bioparco for social Bioparco The Foundation also has a social connotation. It addresses issues related to solidarity, using the high emotional and educational value of the animals. Implements projects aimed in particular to children and vulnerable groups, an example: encounters with nature organized by the staff veterinarian with the young patients of the Hospital Baby Jesus, bringing plants and animals in the ward. A portion of a half acre park was dedicated to the social solidarity of the Town Hall, where he was made the Senior Center "New Horizons", the center of socialization for disabled adults, "When We" and the Academy will be built soon 'L' Arts in the Heart ", the first European project on arts education (theater, music and dance) is aimed at young disabled people are integrated with the normal-equipped. Inside the Bioparco was also carried out a sensory journey for the blind, which begins at the Bioparco and winds for 500 meters along the perimeter of the oasis of the Lake Path consists of three-dimensional structures and touch panels in braille and is available in total autonomy, thanks to a combined wooden handrail and tactile tiles. (Http://www.correrenelverde.it)
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