Jardin zoologique de Marseille, Historical zoo at Palais Longchamp, Marseille, France
Jardin zoologique de Marseille was a zoo located within the grounds of Palais Longchamp in Marseille. The facility featured separate animal enclosures and buildings arranged across the property to house different species.
The zoo opened in 1854 as the first zoological garden in a French provincial city. Its establishment represented a significant step in bringing zoological institutions beyond Paris.
The zoo structures reflected the architectural styles of each animal's native region, including specialized buildings for giraffes and elephants.
The zoo was positioned within the Palais Longchamp grounds and was accessible through various pathways. Visitors could walk through the facility to view animals in their designated areas.
Animals that died at the zoo were transferred to the neighboring Natural History Museum for preservation. This practice allowed the museum to build a significant collection of preserved specimens.
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