Zoos have existed on our planet for many years. At first, these were places for collecting animals, but over time, interest in zoological parks increased. And from the point of view of scientific research and from the point of view of ordinary people. Now many animals are on the verge of extinction, so many zoos spend a lot of money to preserve rare species for posterity. And many city dwellers sometimes want to look at exotic representatives of the fauna and be closer to nature. We present the TOP 5 largest zoos, each of them is unique and interesting in its own way.
- Berlin Zoo
On August 1, 1844, the first zoological park was opened in Germany. Today it is the most famous and largest on the planet. It is located in the very center of the German capital, occupying a huge area of 35 hectares. It is home to about 21 thousand birds and animals. You will not find such wealth in any other zoo on our planet. Almost three million people visit it every year to see an incredible number of rare and exotic animals. The white bear, Knut, has become a symbol. Knut was born in this zoo and was immediately rejected by his mother. And his «adoptive dad» had to become a zookeeper. But after a few years, the bear died. Now a monument has been erected to him.
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