| History of the Eberswalde Zoo | |||||
| The Zoo is located in mixed woodland which was first mentioned in 1795 in the Eberswalde Chronicle. For a long time, the small waterfall in the midst of this forest gave its name to our Zoological Garden. The area around the waterfall was also made popular by a small restaurant with the same name that was built during this time and which was well-liked by many citizens of Eberswalde. | The time of German Re-unification coincided with a new orientation in the work of zoological institutions. Until then, the main focus was placed on the recreational value for the visitors. | ||||
| Since
1840, choires from the Eberswalde region and beyond have regularly
met here. Before long, annual choires' meetings were established.
Still today, the singers enjoy the picturesque valley setting with
its old beeches and excellent acoustics. At the end of the 19th century, an obelisk with the engraved names of choires and a memorial for the singer Franz Mücke were erected. In an effort to meet increasing demands for quality catering services, a new restaurant was built in 1928. Its then owner was an animal lover who fenced an area of about 4 ha of wooded land including a small lake. There he kept indigenous animals. Soon, visitors could see mute swans, red and fallow deer, wild boar, roe deer, martens and foxes in clean enclosures. Beginning in 1957, under the management of Mr Günther Schulz (retired since 1989) the zoo as we know it today started taking shape. In the process it changed its name twice. Currently the Eberswalde Zoo is an active member of the VDV e. V. (Association of German Zoo Directors) as well of the EAZA (European Union of Zoos and Aquariums). |
In
other words, a visit to a zoo was considered a free-time activity.
Today, zoological gardens have defined a different set of tasks and
objectives for themselves. At the moment, mankind is about to cut the branch of the tree on which we are all sitting. Future generations will remember the 20th century as the one with the greatest destructions of our natural environment. Therefore, the purpose and mission of the new 'Zoo Strategy' are to contribute to the preservation of the rapidly diminishing fauna and biodiversity of the earth. Main objectives of the work of zoological gardens are the following: o Nature conservation: central theme o Education and training: essential tasks of nature conservation o Protection of species and habitats: direct contributions from zoos o Knowledge and research: bases of
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