Next 9 July, the Zoo will organise a variety of free activities related to aquatic animals
General admission tickets can be purchased at a reduced price, with a 20% discount on the usual price
The charity event, organised by the Multiple Sclerosis Foundation (FEM), aims to raise awareness about the people who suffer from this disease and their families
Zoo de Barcelona will also 'get wet' for multiple sclerosis. On Sunday, 9 July, the Zoo will participate for the first time in the 'Get wet for multiple sclerosis' charity event to raise awareness regarding people with multiple sclerosis. The Zoo is collaborating by offering reduced-price tickets and organising a variety of activities for all audiences with aquatic animals and their caregivers.
Now in its 30th year, this initiative is organised annually by the Multiple Sclerosis Foundation (FEM) throughout Catalonia and aims to raise awareness of this chronic neurodegenerative disease, which affects more than 9,000 people in Catalonia.
General admission tickets to the Zoo can be purchased at a reduced price, with a 20% discount off the regular price. Adult tickets will be available at €17.10, and children’s tickets (from 3 to 12 years) at €10.25. Both include a donation to the FEM in the ticket price. Tickets can be purchased in advance on the Zoo website and on the day of the event (9 July) at the Zoo box office.
Part of the money raised from the specially priced tickets will be donated to the Multiple Sclerosis Foundation (FEM). Money raised this year will be allocated to programmes and services for people in an advanced stage of the disease, during which the affected person's autonomy gradually diminishes.
Special activities throughout the day
During the charity event, the Zoo de Barcelona will organise a series of activities for all audiences. From 10.15 to 11.00 h, the workshop 'Aquatic invertebrates laboratory’ will take place in the Invertebrate Space, where thanks to the Zoo staff, attendees will be able to discover the world of these curious species. From 11.30 am to 12.00 pm, with the help of caregivers, the public will be able to observe the sea lions and learn how they can contribute to the preservation of aquatic species during the event 'Let's meet the sea lions!'. Lastly, the workshop 'What do penguins eat?’ will take place from 12.15 pm to 12.45 pm, where you can learn more about the importance of nutrition for this species and why each penguin receives a personalised diet.
These activities are free, and no reservation is required to participate.
Zoo de Barcelona, a space committed to solidarity
On 15 July, the Zoo will also host the charity event 'Put on your hat' organised jointly with the Association of Relatives and Friends of Oncological Children of Catalonia (AFANOC). This activity aims to increase understanding of the reality of children and adolescents with cancer and their families—normalising the disease and addressing the needs arising from a cancer diagnosis.
For more than twenty years, the Zoo has collaborated with the AFANOC in the celebration of this initiative. This year, visitors who purchase an Association’s cap will have a 60% discount on the usual Zoo admission cost. Part of the profits obtained from the sale of these tickets will also be allocated to the organisation’s projects.
