Germany Berlin Zoologischer Garten The Oriental style Elephant Gate is one of two Entrances to Zoological Gardens
The Zoologischer Garten Berlin (Berlin zoological garden) is one of the biggest zoos in Germany and with the largest number of species of the world. It is located in Berlin Tiergarten near the S-Bahn and railway station in the city center. Along with its aquarium, the zoological garden is one of the highlights of Berlin. Opened on August 1, 1844 the Zoologischer Garten Berlin was the first zoo in Germany. The early animals were donated by Frederick William IV, King of Prussia, from the menagerie and pheasantry of the Tiergarten. During World War II, the first Allied bomb dropped by the Allies on Berlin killed the only elephant in the zoo. By the end of the war, the zoo area was completely destroyed and only 91 of 3175 animals survived. Considering the overall destruction of the city, this was quite remarkable. Flak tower (anti-aircraft blockhouse) in Berlin Zoo, after the battle. In the foreground two destroyed IS-2 tanks can be seenToday the zoo houses approximately 14,000 animals from 1500 species on a 35 hectare site in historical animal houses. Highlights include giant pandas, which can only be seen at a few zoos in the world. All of the animals are housed in enclosures that are specially designed to recreate their natural habitat. A breeding function of the zoo is its program maintaining the studbooks for white and black rhinoceroses and gaurs. Hardenberger entranceThe Berlin Zoo is the most visited zoo in Europe with approximately million visitors from all over the world. It is open all year long and can easily be reached by public transportation. Visitors can either enter the zoo through the exotically designed Elephant Gate beside the aquarium on Budapester Straße or through the Lion Gate on Hardenbergplatz.
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