zoo berlin
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ZOO BERLINBerlin, Germany
INFO Hardenbergplatz
8, 10787 Berlin, Germany 34 hectares (84 acres) 1550+ species and 17000+ animals Most comprehensive zoo in the world
INFO 3 million annual
visitors Opened on August 1,
1844 Aquarium opened in
1913 Frederick William IV,
King of Prussia, donated many of the early species
HISTORY During WWII, the zoo was completely
destroyed, leaving only 91 animalsBy the end of the war, the zoo was outfitted
with Flak towers, bunkers, and anti-aircraft weapons
ANIMAL ADVANCEMENT Breeding functions are an important
capacity “Captive Breeding Projects” include rare
deer and pigs, as well as rhinos and gaur (Indian bison)
AQUARIUM Over 9000 animals
Tropical, native fishCrocodiles Insects
250 fish tanksShark tank houses sand tiger shark, blacktip
reef shark Aquarium Houses for amphibians and
reptiles
Feeding goats at the Petting Zoo
German children enjoying the zoo on a field trip
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