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