Universum: Das Schloss der wilden Tiere

Schönbrunn Zoo is the oldest zoo in the world and one of Europe's most famous attractions. That is remarkable, but it is only one facet of its significance. Scientists know the baroque ensemble as a world-class research center and a refuge for some of the most endangered species on earth. Want some examples? Schönbrunn Zoo has saved the northern batagur river turtle from extinction and is providing urgently needed offspring for sensitive species such as pangolins, Siberian tigers, orangutans, and northern rockhopper penguins. Scientists are researching the language of elephants and the behavior of winker frogs, they are world leaders in breeding rare jellyfish and octopuses, and they keep a watchful eye on the endangered populations of fire salamanders and alpine salamanders.