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| location = Rennbahnallee 21<br />18059 [[Rostock]] |
| location = Rennbahnallee 21<br />18059 [[Rostock]] |
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| num_animals = 4500 <small>(2012)</small><ref name="Bestand"> |
| num_animals = 4500 <small>(2012)</small><ref name="Bestand">{{Cite web|url=http://www.zoo-rostock.de/de/tiere_park|title = Tierpark Rostock- Darwineum & Polarium | Rostocker Zoo Tiere}}</ref> |
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| num_species = 320 <small>(2012)</small><ref name="Bestand" /> |
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| annual_visitors = 637.000 (2013)<ref name="Abschluss"> |
| annual_visitors = 637.000 (2013)<ref name="Abschluss">{{Cite web|url=http://www.zoo-rostock.de/documents/Pressemitteilungen/PI-DARWINEUM-06-2014.pdf|title=Presse Kontakt und Mitteilungen Zoo Rostock}}</ref> |
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| owner = Zoologischer Garten Rostock gGmbH |
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'''Rostock Zoo''' (German: ''Zoologische Garten Rostock'') is a [[zoo]] in the city of [[Rostock]], founded in 1899. It covers 56 hectares and with 4,500 animals from 320 species, Rostock Zoo is the largest zoo on the German east coast. Rostock Zoo is [[studbook]] keeper of [[Polar bear]]s within the [[European Endangered Species Programme]]. The director of Rostock Zoo is Udo Nagel. |
'''Rostock Zoo''' (German: ''Zoologische Garten Rostock'') is a [[zoo]] in the city of [[Rostock]], founded in 1899. It covers 56 hectares and with 4,500 animals from 320 species, Rostock Zoo is the largest zoo on the German east coast. Rostock Zoo is [[studbook]] keeper of [[Polar bear]]s within the [[European Endangered Species Programme]]. The director of Rostock Zoo is Udo Nagel. |
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== History == |
== History == |
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=== From foundation to 1945 === |
=== From foundation to 1945 === |
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[[File:Zoo Rostock Historische Postkarte-01.jpg|thumb|left|Entrance to Rostock Zoo in the twenties.]] |
[[File:Zoo Rostock Historische Postkarte-01.jpg|thumb|left|Entrance to Rostock Zoo in the twenties.]] |
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Around 1864, previous military grounds were transferred into a garden, and by 1866 completed and named ''Trotzenburg''. In 1898, the first fenced animals were introduced, as wild boar and different kind of deer. The next year was the official opening for the ''Hirschgarten'' an der ''Trotzenburg'', and the first zookeeper, Carl Lange, was employed to take care of the different animals.<ref>[http://www.zoo-rostock.de/tier-und-park/historie/ Historie des Rostocker Zoos], |
Around 1864, previous military grounds were transferred into a garden, and by 1866 completed and named ''Trotzenburg''. In 1898, the first fenced animals were introduced, as wild boar and different kind of deer. The next year was the official opening for the ''Hirschgarten'' an der ''Trotzenburg'', and the first zookeeper, Carl Lange, was employed to take care of the different animals.<ref>[http://www.zoo-rostock.de/tier-und-park/historie/ Historie des Rostocker Zoos], retrieved 10 August 2012.</ref> |
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=== 1945 to 1989 === |
=== 1945 to 1989 === |
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[[File:Zoo Rostock Baerenburg-01-wb.jpg|thumb|left|Building of the Bärenburg im Rostocker Zoo]] |
[[File:Zoo Rostock Baerenburg-01-wb.jpg|thumb|left|Building of the Bärenburg im Rostocker Zoo]] |
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The air bombings during [[ |
The air bombings during [[World War II]] on the city of [[Rostock]] were extremely heavy. All buildings and enclosures in Rostock Zoo were destroyed. In 1951, the garden architect, Arno Lehmann, started the renovation and rebuilding of the zoo. Many people from the town volunteered in this work, with direct manual work, as well as with their support. The zoo was re-opened for the public in 1952, was enlarged in 1956, and renamed and refounded 16 January 1956 as ''Zoologischen Garten Rostocks'' |
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In 1960, the two first [[Asian elephant]]s arrived to the new built elephant enclosure, and later Rostock Zoo took over the breeding of [[Arabian horse]] and became the largest breeder of the horse in the entire [[East Germany]]. In 1963, the first [[polar bear]] was born in the zoo, and it was given the name ''Katja''. In 1973, the zoo was once again enlarged with an added 56 Hectares, coordinated with a new master plan. |
In 1960, the two first [[Asian elephant]]s arrived to the new built elephant enclosure, and later Rostock Zoo took over the breeding of [[Arabian horse]] and became the largest breeder of the horse in the entire [[East Germany]]. In 1963, the first [[polar bear]] was born in the zoo, and it was given the name ''Katja''. In 1973, the zoo was once again enlarged with an added 56 Hectares, coordinated with a new master plan. |
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Since 1980, Rostock Zoo is [[studbook]] keeper of [[Polar bear]]s within the [[European Endangered Species Programme]]. |
Since 1980, Rostock Zoo is [[studbook]] keeper of [[Polar bear]]s within the [[European Endangered Species Programme]]. |
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In 1992, ''Gemeinnützige GmbH Zoologischer Garten Rostock'' was founded and chaired by Rostock Zoo director, Udo Nagel, and from 1992 until 1998, several new animal enclosures were established, among them [[painted dog]]s, [[eared seal]]s and [[Hussar monkey]], and since then more enclosures has been created or renovated. |
In 1992, ''Gemeinnützige GmbH Zoologischer Garten Rostock'' was founded and chaired by Rostock Zoo director, Udo Nagel, and from 1992 until 1998, several new animal enclosures were established, among them [[painted dog]]s, [[eared seal]]s and [[Hussar monkey]], and since then more enclosures has been created or renovated. |
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In 1999, the zoo celebrated the Jubileum named ''100 Jahre Tiergärtnerei'', after being a garden for a hundred years. |
In 1999, the zoo celebrated the Jubileum named ''100 Jahre Tiergärtnerei'', after being a garden for a hundred years. |
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The female [[African elephant]], Sara, who was the oldest in |
The female [[African elephant]], Sara, who was the oldest in a European zoo, died 2013, and ended the Zoo's keeping of elephants, and the elephant enclosure was replaced with [[Pygmy hippopotamus]]. |
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== Darwineum == |
== Darwineum == |
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[[File:Darwineum Außen 16.08.13 Gohlke 02.jpg |
[[File:Darwineum Außen 16.08.13 Gohlke 02.jpg|thumb|Darwineum]] |
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Named after the originator of the theory of biological evolution by natural selection, [[Charles Darwin]], ''Darwineum'' was opened on 8 September 2012. This living museum, which covers 20,000 m |
Named after the originator of the theory of biological evolution by natural selection, [[Charles Darwin]], ''Darwineum'' was opened on 8 September 2012. This living museum, which covers 20,000 m<sup>2</sup>, and contains over 80 species of animals, was the largest building project throughout Rostock Zoo history, at a cost of more than 28 million Euro. |
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In two interactive expositions is biological [[Biodiversity|diversity]] on earth exposed, as well as the [[evolution]] behind it, starting with the [[Big Bang|Big Bang Theory]] and the creation of the [[Observable universe|Observable Universe]]. Theme Boxes with [[living fossil]]s, aquarium with corals, seahorses and Germany's largest circular tank for [[jellyfish]]. The center of the exhibition is the ''Tropenhalle'', a 4,000 m |
In two interactive expositions is biological [[Biodiversity|diversity]] on earth exposed, as well as the [[evolution]] behind it, starting with the [[Big Bang|Big Bang Theory]] and the creation of the [[Observable universe|Observable Universe]]. Theme Boxes with [[living fossil]]s, aquarium with corals, seahorses and Germany's largest circular tank for [[jellyfish]]. The center of the exhibition is the ''Tropenhalle'', a 4,000 m<sup>2</sup> tropical exhibition with [[gibbon]]s, [[gorilla]]s, [[Orang utan|orangutan]]s and [[De Brazza's monkey]]. Next to the ''Tropenhalle'' is an exhibition which shows the culture evolution of [[Man]]. |
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== References == |
== References == |
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*Much of the content of this article comes from [https://de.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Zoo_Rostock&oldid=137719257 the equivalent German-language Wikipedia article.] Retrieved on 16 January 2014. Some of the following references are cited by that German-language article: |
*Much of the content of this article comes from [https://de.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Zoo_Rostock&oldid=137719257 the equivalent German-language Wikipedia article.] Retrieved on 16 January 2014. Some of the following references are cited by that German-language article: |
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==External links== |
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* [https://www.zoo-rostock.de/darwineum.html/ Darwineum im Zoo Rostock] |
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54°4′41.1″N 12°5′25.26″E / 54.078083°N 12.0903500°E / 54.078083; 12.0903500 | |
Date opened | 4 January 1899 |
Location | Rennbahnallee 21 18059 Rostock |
Land area | 56 ha (140 acres) |
No. of animals | 4500 (2012)[1] |
No. of species | 320 (2012)[1] |
Annual visitors | 637.000 (2013)[2] |
Owner | Zoologischer Garten Rostock gGmbH |
Website | www |
Rostock Zoo (German: Zoologische Garten Rostock) is a zoo in the city of Rostock, founded in 1899. It covers 56 hectares and with 4,500 animals from 320 species, Rostock Zoo is the largest zoo on the German east coast. Rostock Zoo is studbook keeper of Polar bears within the European Endangered Species Programme. The director of Rostock Zoo is Udo Nagel.
Around 1864, previous military grounds were transferred into a garden, and by 1866 completed and named Trotzenburg. In 1898, the first fenced animals were introduced, as wild boar and different kind of deer. The next year was the official opening for the Hirschgarten an der Trotzenburg, and the first zookeeper, Carl Lange, was employed to take care of the different animals.[3]
The air bombings during World War II on the city of Rostock were extremely heavy. All buildings and enclosures in Rostock Zoo were destroyed. In 1951, the garden architect, Arno Lehmann, started the renovation and rebuilding of the zoo. Many people from the town volunteered in this work, with direct manual work, as well as with their support. The zoo was re-opened for the public in 1952, was enlarged in 1956, and renamed and refounded 16 January 1956 as Zoologischen Garten Rostocks
In 1960, the two first Asian elephants arrived to the new built elephant enclosure, and later Rostock Zoo took over the breeding of Arabian horse and became the largest breeder of the horse in the entire East Germany. In 1963, the first polar bear was born in the zoo, and it was given the name Katja. In 1973, the zoo was once again enlarged with an added 56 Hectares, coordinated with a new master plan.
Since 1980, Rostock Zoo is studbook keeper of Polar bears within the European Endangered Species Programme.
In 1992, Gemeinnützige GmbH Zoologischer Garten Rostock was founded and chaired by Rostock Zoo director, Udo Nagel, and from 1992 until 1998, several new animal enclosures were established, among them painted dogs, eared seals and Hussar monkey, and since then more enclosures has been created or renovated.
In 1999, the zoo celebrated the Jubileum named 100 Jahre Tiergärtnerei, after being a garden for a hundred years.
The female African elephant, Sara, who was the oldest in a European zoo, died 2013, and ended the Zoo's keeping of elephants, and the elephant enclosure was replaced with Pygmy hippopotamus.
Named after the originator of the theory of biological evolution by natural selection, Charles Darwin, Darwineum was opened on 8 September 2012. This living museum, which covers 20,000 m2, and contains over 80 species of animals, was the largest building project throughout Rostock Zoo history, at a cost of more than 28 million Euro.
In two interactive expositions is biological diversity on earth exposed, as well as the evolution behind it, starting with the Big Bang Theory and the creation of the Observable Universe. Theme Boxes with living fossils, aquarium with corals, seahorses and Germany's largest circular tank for jellyfish. The center of the exhibition is the Tropenhalle, a 4,000 m2 tropical exhibition with gibbons, gorillas, orangutans and De Brazza's monkey. Next to the Tropenhalle is an exhibition which shows the culture evolution of Man.
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