On June 26th, a zoo educator will explain the form and function of animal bodies
Why can monkeys effortlessly climb trees, while humans quickly reach their limits? Why do zebras have stripes across their bodies and not lengthwise? An evening tour at the Vivarium Zoo in Darmstadt on Thursday, June 26, 2026, will answer these and many other fascinating questions.
Under the title "Form and Function of Animal Bodies", Dr. Frank Velte, zoo educator and scientific staff member of the zoo, guides the participants through the fascinating world of animal adaptations.
Millions of years of evolution as a recipe for success
The tour focuses on how the diverse body shapes and structures in the animal kingdom have developed. It becomes clear that traits did not prevail by chance, but are the result of an evolutionary and selection process lasting millions of years.
Using various animal species as examples, Dr. Velte demonstrates how form and function are related and what advantages certain physical characteristics offer for survival in different habitats.
The guided tour starts at 8 pm
The evening tour starts at 8 p.m. at the entrance to the Zoo Vivarium. Regular zoo admission prices apply.
Since the number of participants is limited, prior registration is required. This can be done by telephone on 06151 13-46900.
Further information about events at the Vivarium Zoo is available on the zoo's website.
(DARMSTADT – RED/PSD/stip)
