Zoologischer Garten Halle, Zoo in Halle, Germany
Zoologischer Garten Halle is a zoo facility on Reilsberg hill with multiple levels that create distinct areas for animal enclosures and visitor circulation. The grounds span about 9 hectares and accommodate many animal species in varied habitat designs.
The facility was founded in 1901 when a real estate agent provided land and established a supporting association to manage the operation. It began with around 200 animals from nearly 100 species and developed from this foundation.
The zoo's name comes from the Reilsberg hill, named after physician Johann Christian Reil; a 40-metre observation tower built in 1913 for his centenary doubles as the zoo's water reservoir. A memorial plaque on the tower honours Eduard Keerl, the estate agent who proposed the hill as a zoo site in 1898. Since 1969 the main entrance has been on Reilstraße.
The zoo is arranged on multiple levels, so visitors should wear comfortable footwear and be prepared for inclines. The best time to visit is during warmer months when more animals are active and visible outdoors.
The 40-metre observation tower on the Reilsberg was built in 1913 for the 100th anniversary of the death of physician Johann Christian Reil, after whom the hill is named, and it also served as the zoo's water reservoir. A plaque on the tower commemorates Eduard Keerl, the estate agent who proposed the Reilsberg site in 1898.
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