European Stars and Stripes (Newspaper) - August 22, 1991, Darmstadt, Hesse                                , c 11, a Vav $   a v s w v a Law a amps Effle Bathen a Peacock shows off at the Nurnberg zoo. A resident of the Stuttgart zoo takes a break Between swings. A amps Joseph Owen a pair of Polar bears play in their recently renovated Home in Stuttgart. A amps Joseph Owen Munich the Munich zoo the tie Park Hella Brunn Bills itself As the world s first Geo zoo. By that zoo officials mean that the animals Are grouped according to geographic location. Thus animals from Africa Are in one Section those from Asia Are in another those from Australia in yet another and so on for All six continents and the Polar regions. The zoo boasts huge herds of animals such As bosons Brown bears and elks As Well As a Large Monkey House with indoor and outdoor enclosures. A new and improved House for beasts of prey is being built and is expected to be completed in two years. Along with Lions tigers leopards and the like it will House tropical Birds and monkeys in a conservatory-1 Ike Section. The zoo also has a Large Polar Section. Visitors can come virtually nose to nose with penguins seals and Polar bears As the animals dive and swim behind Glass in climate controlled enclosures. The zoo founded in 1911, covers about 89 acres and has some 4,000 animals. Berlin with 1,670 species of animals the Berlin zoo is the most varied zoo in the world according to a spokeswoman. The zoo also claims to have the Only Panda Bear in Germany Bao Bao a 10-year-old male. The zoo founded in 1841, covers 81v2 acres and has 15,391 animals. It is located downtown about a three minute walk from Kurfurst Tendam the City s big shopping the strip making it easy for tourists to no Stuttgart since july 12, giggling children in Stuttgart have been staring Down the throats of swimming Polar bears from a distance Shorter than this line of Type. Even adults move in close to watch the White woolly behemoths lunge at them and some visitors flinch despite the thick Glass separating them from the bears and their aquamarine Pool. A amps Joseph own two flamingos dive headfirst into a pan of food. Feeding times Are among zoos biggest attractions. The Chance to see Polar bears both on the rocks and underwater is the result of a 23 million Mark about $13.1 million four year expansion project completed this summer at the Wilhelma Stuttgart s zoo. The new Section is composed of Large Granite Cliffs caves a Waterfall and the Pool. It is Home not Only for Polar bears but also Brown bears Dali sheep Bexes and other Mountain animals. The Wilhelma which attracted about 1.5 million visitors last year is also is the site of a Large botanical Garden. In fact plants Are at the Root of the state owned facility s history. King Wilhelm i of Wurttemberge commissioned the erection of a summer residence and gardens on the site from 1837 to 1853, it opened for Public visits around the turn of the Century and became a botanical Garden after the monarchy within an Empire evaporated after world War i. Many of the Wilhelma s buildings were destroyed in world War ii and after postwar reconstruction its role changed again with the introduction of animals in 1949. The zoo s other principal attractions Are the primate House and the aquarium which features More than 6,300 fish in 365 varieties. The Wilhelma also is Home to 120 different mammal species 189 types of Birds 84 different kinds of reptiles and 21 varieties of amphibians. The Stuttgart Uso offers free monthly zoo hours for . Military personnel. Participants must sign up at Robinson Barracks or Panzer Cavern and pay a refundable 10 Mark Deposit. For More details Call ets 420-6241 or 420-6261, or 0711-8566875. A Joseph Owen Stuttgart Bureau Nurnberg the Nurnberg zoo Home to More than 2,000 animals is one of the most Beautiful in Europe. Many outdoor exhibits simulating the animals natural habitats Are located on pleasant paths that wind Over 150 acres of Green Hillside. This year s highlight is the Dolphin show presented in a newly renovated water Amphitheater. The zoo presents three or four shows each Day. Tickets Are 4.50 Marks for adults and 2.50 Marks for children. Big crowd pleases include the ape House and the Baboon Island the elephant out Cir compound and the strolling path near the Lions tigers and bears. A sign near the Entrance lists feeding times to help you plan your stroll. Visitors Are not allowed to feed animals and pets Are not allowed. The Park has a miniature train that loops through the grounds and a ride is a g xxx Way to get oriented. There is also a potting zoo that includes Pony rides. A Effie Bathen. Nurnberg Bureau n August 22, 1991 stripes Magazine