Close encounters with the Giraffes

🦒 Close Encounter with the Giraffes – Back in 2025!

Parco Zoo Punta Verde in Lignano Sabbiadoro is once again offering one of its most popular experiences for 2025: the giraffe close encounter!

📅 From April 13 to September 18 2025, on selected days and times, you can get to know our friendly giraffe couple up close in a truly memorable and educational experience for the whole family.

🌍 An experience that supports nature
With fewer than 90,000 giraffes left in the wild, action is needed. Part of your ticket supports the Giraffe Conservation Foundation, based in Namibia. Your contribution helps fund satellite collars, camera traps, and educational programs to raise awareness among young Namibians about the importance of wildlife conservation.

👀 How does the experience work?

The encounter takes place on a raised platform reached via a staircase. It begins at the base, where a zoo educator helps you prepare food enrichment for the giraffes. Then you'll move up to the viewing platform, where you can watch these majestic animals up close as they gently reach for their snack — from a truly privileged perspective.

ℹ️ Useful Information

• Minimum age: 8 years
• Participants: max 3 per session
• Duration: approx. 20 minutes
• Accessibility: not suitable for people with mobility impairments or wheelchair users (access by stairs only)
• Please note: touching the animals is not allowed

For safety reasons, please contact the zoo in advance if participants have physical, cognitive, or social disabilities

📌 Reservation recommended

💶 Fee: €10 per person
The full amount is donated to conservation projects in collaboration with the Giraffe Conservation Foundation.