Frankfurt zoological society

25th FZS in Ukraine

25 stories-memories to the 25th anniversary of the Frankfurt Zoological Society in Ukraine. We talked to people who stood at the origins of the organization in Ukraine and implemented the first projects together with the Frankfurt Zoological Society.

#1 Prypiat, Goldeneye ducks, and Fish Weirs — How FZS’s Work Began in Ukraine — 01.04.2026

#1 Prypiat, Goldeneye ducks, and Fish Weirs — How FZS’s Work Began in Ukraine

#2 How the Prypiat River Was Freed from Illegal Fish Weirs — 09.04.2026

#2 How the Prypiat River Was Freed from Illegal Fish Weirs

This story is about clearing the rivers of illegal fish weirs, restoring their hydrology, and a related program to install artificial nesting boxes for the breeding of rare goldeneye ducks. The memories were shared by Yurii Olasiuk, Deputy Director and Chief Naturalist of Prypiat–Stokhid National Nature Park.