Cologne Zoo is a favorite destination not only for tourists but also residents of the city. It is equally interesting to both children and adults. The cozy, attractive park in the classic style does not leave without the positive emotions of any one person. Once in this wonderful world of animals, you can plunge into the atmosphere of the past and present. Leaders seek the zoo not only to preserve the historical details, but using the latest technology achievements.

The Cologne Zoo is impossible to see animals behind bars, where they are separated from visitors by special ditches, glass, instead of the usual paths here are the contact aviaries and conservatories. This wonderful zoo was founded in 1856, its first home was the Elephant House, which was built in the Moorish style. Many years later, in 2004 at the Cologne Zoo Elephant erected a second house, which took about 10% of the total territory. Currently, you can see Asian elephants.

Zoo in Cologne - one of the most famous in Europe, the number of different representatives of fauna from different parts of the globe is truly impressive. Among the animals you can find a large number of primates, tree kangaroos, Siberian tigers, Indian rhinos, red pandas, and others. Of particular note is a rare and unusual hornbill, which can be seen by anyone.

Cologne Zoo has a large collection of representatives of the tropical jungle and the insects placed in a special building called "insectarium". In order to fully explore the zoo, take a long time, you must be sure to visit the home of the island of Madagascar, home giraffes, predators, black lemurs and other amazing animals.