1. Berlin, Germany

2.  Hardenbergplatz 8, 10787 Berlin, Germany  34 hectares (84 acres)  1550+ species and 17000+ animals  Most comprehensive zoo in the world

3.  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

4.  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

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

6.  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

8. Feeding goats at the Petting Zoo German children enjoying the zoo on a field trip