European Stars and Stripes (Newspaper) - August 22, 1991, Darmstadt, Hesse                                European a trip to the zoo has always been a pleasant Way to pass time. There is something relaxing educational and humorous about observing fellow animals. The Way they act toward each other a and toward those who have come to look at them a shows a common thread Between All living creatures. Europe is filled with interesting zoos. Many of them Are old but most Are changing in an Effort to modernize. More and More zoos Are getting rid of bars and fences and replacing them with natural barriers such As Moats Steep Man made embankments made to look natural thick Glass panelling and railings hidden by landscaping. Many also have built Large Bird Halls and walk in cages where Birds can Fly freely. Zoos perhaps sensitive to criticism have also put a lot of Effort into creating natural habitats and becoming More careful about mixing species to make the living and Breeding environment belter for the animals. Many officials Point out that captured animals often live longer in zoos and that endangered species May have a better Chance of surviving in Captivity than they do in the wild. In the following pages we offer a look at More than a dozen european zoos. It is in no Way intended to be a Complete list. Nor does the list include the various animal Parks and private zoos that exist throughout Europe. Many of these Are Worth a visit the opel zoo in Germany s Taurus mountains the Moselle zoo near Metz France not far from the German Border the children s zoo in Paris a Hois de Boulogne and the Bear pits of Berne Switzerland a popular spot for watching animals since the 15th Century. But the list does include most of Europe s top zoos and Many that should be within a reasonable travelling distance for most readers. The stories include highlights of each As Well As essential information a such As prices and opening times a that will help plan a visit. Two zoo officials said that Friday is the least crowded Day at the zoo. Feeding times a which Are usually posted a Are also an excellent time to visit. But any time is a Good time to go for the animals will always be there. Go see them. Etc a go to the zoo August 22, 1991 stripes Mega ii be 3