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| The two pairs of wild storks that arrived in Terra Natura in 2012 and 2016 have starred in the last birth of the park | Terra Natura Murcia welcomed in 2012 and 2016 two pairs of wild storks that settled next to the aviary, where they have lived continuously since then and where the family has grown.Established continuously since then next to the aviary, in the two nests they occupy you can see three chicks can be seen these days.In this way, the Murcia City Council, through the Department of Urban Development and Modernization of the Administration led by José Guillén, works together with Terra Natura Murcia, recovering new animal species.

In this case, for a few years the number of specimens has been reduced significantly, being a protected bird, although its conservation is not currently in danger."Thanks to these new additions to the large family of animals in Terra Natura, we managed to foster love and care for the environment and respect for animals in the youngest, in an environment where they can learn and enjoy equally.

Terra Natura Murcia is one of the most important parks in the Mediterranean arch, of great tourist interest and a jewel for all Murcia "José Guillén has highlighted.It is the fourth time they have been reproduced, which shows the complete adaptation to the structure and life of the park.

In fact, they have been perfectly integrated with the rest of the specimens of the same species (Ciconia ciconia) that already lived in Terra Natura.

In total, there are 12 individuals that can currently be seen inside and outside the facilities.Stork chicks, a new attraction for the zooStork chicks are born with gray down, which will eventually become black and white.

At the moment, the parents feed them with food that they regurgitate themselves and give them in the form of porridge.

Until they are two months old they will not leave the nest since they are not yet able to fly.

At three months they can be independent.When storks are adults they can reach a wingspan ranging from 180 to 220 centimeters and can weigh up to 4.5 kg.

It is a generally silent and migratory bird with the ability to travel long distances.Terra Natura opens the aquatic and extends the hours of the parkThe zoo and the aquatic will be open to the public from 11 a.m.

to 8 p.m., until September 6.

The afternoon / evening session is also available from 8:00 p.m.

to 11:30 p.m., maintaining the option of only visit, 10 euros or visit with dinner at 15 euros. From Terra Natura Murcia it is recommended to buy the tickets in advance online.In case of having available capacity before the start of the visit, the purchase can be made at the park ticket offices, for which the use of credit cards is recommended and contact with cash is avoided.Security measures against the Covid-19 Likewise, all the safety and hygiene measures recommended by the health authorities have been adopted and the students will be accompanied at all times by certified monitors. In this way, the use of masks will be mandatory for over 6 years, provided that the safety distance cannot be maintained.

The capacity is reduced by 30%.In addition, specific measures are being applied, such as the reinforcement of protocols for cleaning and disinfecting surfaces and elements in all areas of the park. In the aquatic, the floats are all for rent to ensure cleaning once returned; the sunbeds have a separation with a safety distance between them, and are disinfected after the end of their rental; the slides are used individually, keeping the distances while waiting; and differentiated entry and exit routes have been established.Ventilation and cleaning systems for closed spaces such as medical services or toilets have also been put in place; All sanitary measures have been adopted at the restoration points; and luggage and locker room services have been temporarily canceled.To witness the spectacle of birds of prey, the areas marked for visitors have been marked on the floor of the amphitheater so that the safety distance between them can always be guaranteed.

There will be no direct contact with the animals for safety. 

Source: Ayuntamiento de Murcia