ZOOM Erlebniswelt, Gelsenkirchen, Germany
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N 51° 32.519 E 007° 06.621
32U E 368960 N 5711790
The main attraction not only for children in Gelsenkirchen.
Waymark Code: WMMPXM
Location: Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany
Date Posted: 10/22/2014
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"The ZOOM Erlebniswelt Gelsenkirchen, founded on April 14, 1949, as "Ruhr-Zoo", is one of the most modern zoological gardens in Germany. It was founded on a heavily shelled area besides a port at Rhein-Herne-Kanal. First size was 15.5 hectares. First years animals were changing often, because they were provided by an animal trader.
Now the park is owned by the City of Gelsenkirchen via GEW – Gesellschaft für Energie und Wirtschaft mbH, (society for energy and business, a holding of municipal ownership)
After 2004 the park was enlarged to the present size.
It is especially well known for its panoramas and cultural approach.
The main attractions are big animals, mostly mammals; the zoo has no aquarium house, insectarium or other facilities prone to smaller animals."
Source: Wikipedia
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