The Green Zoo Wuppertal, Urban zoo in Wuppertal, Germany
Description
The Green Zoo Wuppertal is a 24-hectare zoo housing over 5,000 animals representing nearly 500 species. The collection includes apes, bears, big cats, elephants, birds, reptiles, and fish arranged throughout the grounds.
History
The zoo opened in 1881 with just 34 animals and developed gradually into today's facility. After Wuppertal took control in 1937, management expanded collections systematically based on local landscape conditions.
Culture
The zoo emphasizes how animals live together in their natural surroundings through carefully designed habitats. Visitors can observe the relationships between species and understand the structures of different ecosystems as they walk through the grounds.
Practical
The zoo is accessible by public transport and situated near the Schwebebahn cable railway. Wear comfortable shoes and allow several hours to explore the various animal habitats at a relaxed pace.
Did you know?
The hillside location on Boltenberg influenced how the zoo chose animals that thrive in mountain forests, temperate woodlands, and tropical rainforests. This focus on higher elevations and varied climates shaped the collection from the beginning.
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