Cottbus Zoo
The Cottbus Zoo (German: Tierpark Cottbus) is a zoo in the town Cottbus in the Brandenburg region of Germany. The zoo was founded in 1954, and covers 25 hectares (61.8 acres). The park includes a lot of trees, growing along the river Spree.[3] The zoo breeds over 70 species of waterfowl, and its symbol is the red-breasted goose.
History
The zoo's first director, Erhard Frommhold (1956–1963), developed the park into a real Zoological park,[3] and the zoo had status as a Zoo in 1960.[1]
1966 the director was followed by Kunz Rauschert (1963–1966), followed by Klaus Jacob (1966–2002).[3]
1969 was the year of arrival of the first elephant, Sundali.[4]
2002 director Klaus Jacob retired and was replaced by Dr. Jens Kämmerling.[3]
Pictures
- Elephants
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- Giant Canada goose
See also
References
External links
- The elephant Database: All elephants at Cottbus Zoo in Germany
- Official website (in German)
- Cottbus Zoo at Zoo-Infos.de (in English)
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