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How does Zurich Zoo obtain eucalyptus leaves for Koalas

Discussion in 'Switzerland' started by StellarChaser, 26 Apr 2022.

  1. StellarChaser

    StellarChaser Well-Known Member

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    The winter temperature of Switzerland is quite harsh, and Eucalyptus normally can't survive under 0 Celcius. Does Zurich Zoo build a greenhouse to plant eucalyptus or import from other places? If it is the former, how large the greenhouse it has
     
  2. Skukuza

    Skukuza Well-Known Member 5+ year member

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    Appears to be self grown off site but in Zurich.

    "According to Dressen, feeding the koalas, which are known to only eat eucalyptus, is particularly demanding. “But there are different types of it,” explains the zoo director. “Since the animals regularly change their taste, we have to grow around thirty different types of eucalyptus and feed the animals three to four different species every day.”"

    "Koalas feed exclusively on eucalyptus. The plants for the Zurich koalas come from plantations in the greater Zurich area."

    Source for both quotes https://www.archyde.com/this-is-how...oo-the-tigers-sometimes-get-dead-rabbits-too/