Pelicans in Tierpark Berlin.
Vulture in Tierpark Berlin.
The Tierpark Berlin is one of the two zoos in Berlin, Germany. It is located in Friedrichsfelde, on the former grounds of Friedrichsfelde Palace, which is situated within the zoo. As of 31 December 2008 (2008 -12-31)[update], the zoo houses 7,699 animals from 950 species, in an area of 160 hectares (400 acres).[2]
Tierpark Berlin is a member of the European Association of Zoos and Aquaria (EAZA).
[edit] History
Founded in 1955, it is the former East Berlin counterpart of the Berlin Zoological Garden, then located in West Berlin. In recent years the zoo has become famous for its successful elephant breeding programme. It is also one of the few zoos in Western Europe that houses muskoxen. The zoo also features two public exhibits which are free of charge, including the Bärenschaufenster (Bear Show Window) which houses the European Brown Bear.
[edit] Statistics
visitors 2007: 910,466
| Animals |
Number |
Species |
| Mammals |
1467 |
196 |
| Birds |
2797 |
419 |
| Reptiles |
525 |
115 |
| Amphibia |
45 |
17 |
| Fish |
1199 |
142 |
| Invertebrates |
1950 |
100 |
| Sum |
7983 |
976 |
|
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[edit] Directors
The first director (1955–1990) of the Tierpark Berlin-Friedrichsfelde, Heinrich Dathe, was a well-known scientist. He edited five scentitific journals and wrote more than 1,000 scientific and popular papers and books. [3]
[edit] See also
List of zoos in Germany
[edit] External links
Media related to Tierpark Berlin at Wikimedia Commons
Media related to Tierpark Berlin at Wikimedia Commons
