The Old Zoo in Poznan, Historical zoo in Jeżyce district, Poznań, Poland
The Old Zoo in Poznań spreads across a spacious site with buildings dating back to its founding era. The grounds include a former lion house, a grotto, enclosures built in traditional style, and areas for domestic animals like sheep and ponies.
The site was founded in 1871 and served as Poznań's first enclosed space for animals. Over time it transformed from a traditional zoo into a public park focused on education and history.
The place carries the history of urban interest in nature through its name and design. Visitors can find historical details throughout that show how people once viewed animals and nature.
The site is free to access and can be visited any time of year without entrance fees. The paths are easy to walk and there are things to discover throughout the grounds.
The former lion house now holds a museum documenting 150 years of this institution's story. This building shows how attitudes toward animal care and nature conservation shifted over time.
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