Animal enclosure
Various animals are kept in the historical part of the Botanical Gardens to supplement the school curriculum. These are exclusively species and breeds that are not exhibited at Chemnitz Zoo.
Geese, Chinese runner ducks, sheep and dwarf goats are among the farm animals. Not far away, eagle owls, ravens and raccoons live in special enclosures, the latter as an example of an invasive species.
Small rodents such as hamsters, mice and degus live in a separate building. A special attraction is the aquarium house, where amphibians, reptiles, insects and fish are housed.
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All animals are cared for and looked after by pupils in working groups. The "mudskippers" working group, for example, looks after the terrarium animals. Pupils from Chemnitz schools also come here to find out about the animals and how they are kept as visual aids for lessons.
New animal species: Prevost's squirrel moved in
Two Prevost's squirrels (Callosciurus prevostii) have been living in the Botanic Garden since spring 2024. The two new animals clearly feel at home in the facility.
The tropical animals are originally native to Thailand, Borneo and Malaysia. Their high adaptability to other climatic conditions and habitats makes it possible to keep the animals here in Chemnitz in a species-appropriate way. According to the International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources (IUCN), the species is not classified as endangered.