15/03/2023
Sustainability: Water, electricity, waste, transport
💧Water: The Zurich Zoo reduces its water consumption to a minimum, taking into account the needs of the animals. The water surfaces, some of which are very large, are cleaned, among other things, by pond cleaning systems in the facility itself. In various areas of the zoo, rainwater and graywater are used to replenish the ponds, for sprinkling and in the sanitary area for flushing toilets. The Masoala Rainforest is supplied by treated rainwater.
💡Electricity: The Zurich Zoo uses 100 percent green electricity from the "naturemade star" label. "naturemade" stands for electricity generated 100 percent from renewable energy sources such as water, sun, biomass and wind. Additional energy is produced by the zoo's own photovoltaic systems and solar panels. Green waste and manure are used to produce biogas. Where possible, energy-saving lamps and motion detectors are used in the animal houses, visitor areas and offices.
♻️Waste: The Zurich Zoo consistently separates and recycles waste. Metal, wood, paper, cardboard, construction waste, green waste, batteries and PET are collected at the depot, separated and disposed of properly. Thanks to centralization, larger skips and an efficient disposal concept, journeys are saved. Green waste such as manure and food waste is fed into biogas production.
🚂Transport: The Zurich Zoo recommends that visitors travel by public transport and actively communicates this. By means of partnerships with the SBB and the ZVV, it provides appropriate incentives.
Check out the previous and following posts for more details on our presentations and sustainability!
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