Berlin, Germany

 Hardenbergplatz 8, Berlin, Germany  34 hectares (84 acres)  species and animals  Most comprehensive zoo in the world

 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

 During WWII, the zoo was completely destroyed, leaving only 91 animals  By the end of the war, the zoo was outfitted with Flak towers, bunkers, and anti-aircraft weapons

 Breeding functions are an important capacity  “Captive Breeding Projects” include rare deer and pigs, as well as rhinos and gaur (Indian bison)

 Over 9000 animals  Tropical, native fish  Crocodiles  Insects  250 fish tanks  Shark 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