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Imprevizibile and friendly, playful and welcoming, the best known zoological gardens in Europe represent true sources of spiritual and cultural enrichment. Such experiences are, indeed, an excellent way to spend our time in a pleasant and also constructive way.

If when thinking of zoologigal gardens the first thing that comes to mind to most people is the image of sad animals whose freedoms have been taken from them with fences and bars, it is time to change this conception.

Nowadays, the best-known zoological gardens in Europe are shelter to many species, giving them a very welcoming environment, the same as that of their natural ones, and let’s not forget that the greatest pleasure of visitors is the fact that they may come in contact with these wonderful creatures, regardless of size or species.

Moreover, zoological gardens represent the only way to conserve endangered species whose number increases every year. Last year only that number was of 16.306 species.

Consequently if you pass through the following countries in Europe you should take into consideration visiting these following zoological gardens.

Schönbrunner Zoo, Austria

Founded in 1752, Schönbrunner Zoo is the oldest zoo in the world. Among the most famous attractions here is the house that simulates the rain in the jungles of Borneo as well as the new Polarium Arctic, where visitors can kiss the friendly penguins and the sweet seals in true eschimo style. To make a more complete picture it is recommend you assist in the moments the African elephants, sea lions and the Egyptian vultures are fed and cleaned.

Berlin Zoological Garden, Germany

Berlin Zoological Garden is recognized worldwide for the rarities exposed and also because it houses the largest collection of animals in the world: 13,900 creatures of 1,440 different species. Open since 1844, the zoo was rebuilt after the Second World War, following which it was totally destroyed.

Basel Zoo, Switzerland

Also known under the name of ”Zolli”, the wonderful zoological garden of Basel recives a number of approximately 1 million visitors annually, constituting the second biggest attraction of Switzerland, after the Rhine waterfall in Schaffhausen. Opened in 1874, Basel Zoo houses over 6,000 animals, which are part of 600 different species. Among the zoo’s greatest atrractions is the house that illustrates the evolution of life on Earth.

Beauval Zoo, France

Beauval Zoo began operating in 1980 as a shelter for more than 2,000 species of birds from all over the world. Bringing some exotic animal species, such as girafes or monkeys, a decade later, transformed Beauval into a genuine zoo. Currently, Beauval Zoo houses over 4,000 animals of the most diverse species throughout the world including the famous couple of white tigers Raisa and Gorby.

Chester Zoo, England

Founded in 1934 by George Mottershead, who dreamt to make a zoo without bars, Chester Zoo (which stretches more than 44 hectares) remained faithful to its principles although its number of animals constantly increased. The most popular zoological garden in the United Kingdom is the pround keeper of the largest urangutan arrea in Europe(”Realm of the Red Ape”) and the most impressive collection of Asian elephants.

So if you love animals these destinations are a must on your list and if you have the oportunity to go to Chester Zoo in England you can even become an animal caretaker for one day…

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