Berlin Zoological Garden
The most species-rich zoo in the world
The Berlin Zoological Garden is not only the largest zoo in Germany. With over 1,000 different species, it is widely regarded as the most species-rich zoo in the world. Approximately 20,000 animals live on its 33-hectare grounds.
Among the current inhabitants of the zoo are many rare and endangered species such as the Sumatran tiger, the axolotl, and Germany's only giant pandas. The birth of the polar bear cub Knut in 2006 caused worldwide excitement. With over 3.5 million visitors annually, the Zoological Garden is one of the most popular destinations for locals and tourists alike. Additionally, it plays an important role in species conservation, research, and education.
Germany's first zoo
It opened on 1st August 1844, as Germany's first zoo, thanks in part to the initiative of the famous naturalist Alexander von Humboldt. The zoo is centrally located in Berlin's Tiergarten district, in the immediate vicinity of the Zoologischer Garten train station, which is named after it. The Zoological Garden has also experienced difficult times in its long history. During World War II, it was almost completely destroyed, and very few animals survived the bombing.
Facts
- Location: Tiergarten district, Berlin
- Opened: 1st August 1844
- Species: over 1,000
- Animals: about 20,000
- Area: 33 hectares
- Visitors per year: over 3.5 million
Berlin Zoo Souvenir Note
This special souvenir note is dedicated to the Berlin Zoo. It is printed on genuine security paper and features a gold foil patch, UV color as well as haptic elements. While the obverse depicts an elephant, a panda, an orangutan and a leopard, the reverse shows various significant buildings in Berlin and the iconic East German traffic light figure indicating “Go.” Under UV light, the East German traffic light figure indicating “Wait” appears on the note.
100 MARK
Obverse: Elephant, panda, orangutan, leopard, city coat of arms of Berlin
Reverse: Various buildings in Berlin, Berlin bear (heraldic animal of Berlin), East German traffic light symbol
| Dimensions: 145 x 70 mm (5.71 x 2.76 in) Material: Paper |
