Eco Park celebrates the birthday of Baby, the first animal born at the institution
On Friday (9), Foz Eco Park Zoo celebrated the one-year birthday of Baby, the first animal born at the zoo, with a hay cake and presents. The activity was followed by tourists visiting the park. The birthday "party" is part of the environmental enrichment techniques developed with the animals at Eco [...]
Foz Eco Park registers 50% increase in tickets in January
In January, Foz Eco Park recorded a 50% increase in the number of people interested in getting to know the work carried out at the unit to learn about the relationship between human beings and other animals, compared to the same period in 2023. One of the families was the Salomone family. They came from Asunción to visit Foz [...]
Eco Park contributes to longer tourist stays in Foz
Since its inauguration in December 2022, Eco Park, a space dedicated to telling the story of humanity's relationship with animals, has contributed to increasing tourist stays in Foz do Iguaçu, a city that receives more than 1.5 million visitors every year. Last year alone, the park was visited by more [...]
Ecopark biologist takes part in research published in international journal on animal abuse on social networks
A study carried out by biologist Antônio Carvalho, a specialist in combating wildlife trafficking at the Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS Brasil), with the participation of biologist Igor Morais, institutional coordinator of Eco Park, in Foz do Iguaçu, on the mistreatment of animals on social networks, was published in the November issue of the American journal Biological [...]
Eco Park receives baby araçaris rescued from animal trafficking
This week, Eco Park received three araçaris chicks - a smaller relative of the toucan - that were only 10 days old and came from wildlife trafficking in Foz do Iguaçu. After undergoing evaluation and clinical examinations, they are recovering in the park's Bird Treatment Unit (UTA), where [...]
Children experience a farmer's day at Eco Park
October 12 was a memorable holiday for the children and adults who visited Eco Park in Foz do Iguaçu. Boys and girls were able to help the biologists look after the animals, feed the rabbits, sheep, goats and cows and take part in a treasure hunt. For some children [...]
Eco Park prepares special program for Children's Day
In celebration of Children's Day on October 12, the boys and girls who visit Eco Park will be able to help biologists with various tasks in caring for the animals that live in the park. They can even take part in a Treasure Hunt competition. The activities will take place at two different times: at 9am [...]
Eco Park animals take hose baths to beat the heat
The routine of caring for the birds and animals at Eco Park in Foz do Iguaçu has changed somewhat in recent days. With thermometers hitting 40 degrees, the llamas, ostriches and even the cows have been taking hose baths. The "Poultry Immersion" aviary, meanwhile, has been fitted with water sprinklers to cool the [...]
Eco Park offers visitors the option of following the routine of a falconer
Eco Park, a place for raising awareness and caring for birds, animals and the Atlantic Forest, in Foz do Iguaçu, now offers visitors the option of following the routine of a falconer. The professional uses falconry techniques to rehabilitate birds of prey, especially those that have suffered from human impacts. The [...]
Dreams Eco Park and Onças do Iguaçu sign partnership to develop conservation projects in the region
Dreams Eco Park and Onças do Iguaçu signed a cooperation agreement this week to develop animal conservation projects in the municipalities bordering the Iguaçu National Park (PNI). The partnership begins with the construction of the first chicken coop for the Ciscando o Futuro project, in Matelândia. The aim is to add value to [...]
