Yerevan Mayor Hrachya Sargsyan meets with Netherlands Zoo Manager Jose Kok

22.11.2022

The problems of Yerevan Zoo development were discussed during the meeting of Yerevan Mayor Hrachya Sargsyan with the Manager of the Netherlands Zoo, the counsellor of Yerevan Zoo in the European Association of Zoos and Aquaria Jose Kok. Introducing the programs implemented in the recreation zone, Mayor Sargsyan noted that the initiated improvement programs are of complex significance. In particular, the authorities solved the problem of irrigation and drinking water, illumination in the zoological garden, signs informing about animals and orienting visitors were placed in proper spots. The garden has got new arrivals, the area is being greened. Hrachya Sargsyan expressed confidence that Ms. Kok’s visit to Yerevan Zoo will benefit in finding new specialized solutions.
The Mayor informed that the authorities planned to carry out significant activities in the zoo the following year so the partnership and experience exchange with international organizations is of high importance. All efforts are put into the creation of the environment which will bring together visitors and nature and besides being a recreation zone will also have an educational component.
Expressing gratitude for the warm welcome, Ms. Kok noted that it is highly important for her to visit Yerevan and participate in the development of the zoological garden. Attaching importance to Yerevan Mayor’s approaches, she outlined that the to-be-implemented programs will contribute to more effective management and making the environment in the zoo more attractive and convenient.
During the meeting the parties also referred to the full membership of Yerevan Zoo in the European Association of Zoos and Aquaria (EAZA).

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