Gwangju Uchi Zoo Deer House Renovated with More Natural Environment

The deer enclosure at Gwangju Uchi Zoo has been renovated and reopened on the 3rd, ahead of Children's Day.

The previously outdated deer enclosure, which was surrounded by wire fences, has had the fences removed, and the floor was replaced with soil and stones to create a more natural environment. The concept is based on the "homeland of the Dama deer" found in Southern Europe.

They plan to increase the number of "environmental enrichment facilities," such as feeding net pouches, to reduce the animals' boredom and encourage natural behaviors.

In the new enclosure, sika deer, Dama deer, and red deer will live together.

Uchi Zoo has been exhibiting endangered species such as the red-tailed boa and Argus monitor lizard, which were confiscated or abandoned and are being protected by the National Institute of Ecology, since February.

Additionally, with national funding from the Cultural Heritage Administration, a preservation center for natural monuments will be constructed. The design for the preservation center will be completed this year, and construction is scheduled to begin next year.

Gwangju Uchi Zoo, which opened in 1992, has been gradually improving its facilities, remodeling the monkey enclosure in 2016 and the bear enclosure last October.

Ji Taekyung, head of the Uchi Park Management Office, said, "Uchi Zoo plans to continue improving animal enclosures with consideration for animal welfare and use the zoo as an educational space to promote respect for life."

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