Photo: Elephant House Erfurt/Archive I love Erfurt
Customs action day in the Thuringian Zoo Park
You can find out how easily holidaymakers can unintentionally and unknowingly contribute to the illegal animal trade on July 28th from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. in the zoo park.
The handbag from the crocodile farm is incomparably affordable. So are the snakeskin shoes. You will also receive a “certificate of authenticity” – and then a real confiscation at customs.
The main customs office in Erfurt is on site at the elephant house and provides information about banned souvenirs, legal duty-free allowances and what else you need to know when entering the holiday destination. How do I know what I can bring with me from the holiday destination? What documents do you need for legal importation? What happens if I have my purchase sent to my home from Asia by post? What should I expect if I get caught? Questions and questions that you are welcome to ask at the customs information stand.
The “Table of Horrors” shows a variety of forbidden souvenirs. Who knows which papers will be recognized upon entry or that ointments and oils with animal ingredients are often banned for species protection reasons? The illegal animal trade and trade in animal products is a billion-dollar business that is bringing animal species to the brink of extinction.
There will be a craft and painting street for young visitors. And if you've always wanted to know what a customs car looks like from the inside, you'll get your money's worth.
Source: Thuringian Zoopark Erfurt