Municipality of Pazardzhik prepares project to improve conditions at the Zoo

The Municipality of Pazardzhik has approved the idea to apply for EU funding in order to improve the conditions for the conservation of endangered species at the Zoo in the Freedom Park island. The proposal will be reviewed by the Municipal Council on September 30, 2026.

The project is funded under the Environment Programme 2021–2027, priority “Biodiversity”, procedure “Providing conditions for ex situ conservation of endangered species”. It envisions new facilities and improvements for various animals and infrastructure. Planned are the construction of a new facility for wolves, a new enclosure for the white-headed vulture and for the striking ibis, improvement of the habitats of the mouflon, the hedgehog and the sika deer, as well as an exhibit for a llama and a spurred tortoise.

Additionally, a repair and equipping of the veterinary ambulatory, replacement of part of the fence of the Cameroonian goats and the construction of an educational trail with informational and interactive elements are envisaged. The maximum amount of non-repayable financial assistance for the Municipality of Pazardzhik is 818,067.01 euros, with up to 100% of eligible costs possible under the procedure. The final value of the project proposal will depend on the cost assessment and eligible expenditures under the procedure.

The implementation period for the activities is 36 months, but not later than December 31, 2029.

Source: marica.bg