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The best zoo in the world
Last Saturday my wife and I went to Burger's Zoo (Netherlands). I don't know if it really is the best zoo in the whole world, but at least I can say that it is the best zoo I have seen so far. I really like it there a lot! I always prefer watching animals in open nature instead of seeing them in captivity, but on the other hand I see some need in zoos. Zoos can help to preserve species that are close to getting extinct. In addition, zoos can help to raise funds for nature preserve programs and educate people about the beauties of the nature.

Compared to most other zoos, Burger's Zoo tries to keep the animals in environments that are very similar to their natural habitats. According to the brochure of the zoo, some areas even have their own food chains. The hightlights of the zoo are Burger's Bush, Burger's Ocean, and Burger's Desert. My wife was totally fascinated by the flying fox/fruit bat that was first flying around the tree tops of the rainforest in Burger's Bush and then hanging from one of the large trees. I personally like all the little lizards that crawl on the trees everywhere around you. The zoo brochure says that the rainforest in the building produces 20 tons (!!) of "green material" (leaves, plants, etc.) every year!

Burger's Ocean is a lot of fun, too. It is similar to the aquarium in Monterey and Boston, but it is just one part of the whole zoo. The coolest thing is the tunnel where rays "fly" over/across your head. I'd love to hear what other zoos you can recommend!
( Apr 25 2005, 05:31:06 PM CEST ) Permalink Kommentare [1]

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If you ever get the chance, try the San Diego Zoo, and the San Diego Wild Animal Park (2 separate places) in California. I have been to many zoos across the US and in Europe, and it is by far the most impressive.

Gesendet von I18n G.A.L. am April 25, 2005 at 08:28 PM CEST #

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