Barcelona Zoo is decked out for Christmas with new decorations and a special program running until January 5th. Visitors can enjoy a variety of activities that encourage children to discover the richness of biodiversity and the importance of preserving it. A 12-meter-tall Christmas tree and an area to learn how the Tió (a traditional Catalan Christmas log) takes care of the forests are among the highlights.

For the first time, a large 12-meter-tall Christmas tree decorates the Plaça de la Dama del Paraguas (Lady of the Umbrella Square). In addition, there are Christmas and winter-themed photo booths scattered throughout the Zoo, where children and adults alike can take pictures, sing carols, or even make the Tió de Nadal (Catalan log) "poop." Another highlight is La Casa dels Tions (The House of the Tió), a space to discover how this emblematic figure of the Catalan forests cares for the natural environment and how we can all help. La Casa dels Tions is located at the entrance to the Savannah-Sahel area. On December 24th, all visitors are invited to make the Tió de Nadal "poop" in the Plaça de la Dama del Paraguas. This event, a Christmas tradition at the Barcelona Zoo, will take place at 12 noon.

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