Wool from fine wool animals living in zoos

Although wool is a very valuable material, most of it is treated as a waste in the zoos. The problem is not just about throwing away valuable material; some species of animals also require regular shearing during the wool shedding period.

Camels, alpacas, muskoxen, angora rabbits and guanacos live in the zoo of Tallinn. Of the exotic species, the Amur tiger, leopard, and polar bear, the use of whose hair and wool is prohibited because the animals are endangered.

The wool of a camel, alpaca, guanaco, muskox, American and European bison can be collected and used. There is enough of camel and alpaca wool for yarn production. Other wools can be felted because of the small amount of material.