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Jonas Bodingh
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Tierpark Berlin
Alfred Brehm House. Instead of 54, only 25 species. A nuisance for many zoo fans. The critique jumps off Knieriem: "There are no longer too many animals in too small a space here."
The renovation costs 8.3 million euros. The authentic sculptures and works of art made in Indonesia are already included. "We work closely with the Indonesian embassy there," says Knieriem.
Who moves into the new home?
Binturong (raccoon bear), Malay bear, Sumatran tiger, Hindu tiger, Sunda gavial, goodfellow tree kangaroo, cloudy leopard, Asian golden cat, Java leopard, Palawan Bengal cat, king cobra, weaver ants, bear couscous and other reptiles
which animals have disappeared after this renovation? 29 species are loose AND MOVE TO ANOTHER ZOO, WHICH SPECIES?
Alfred Brehm House. Instead of 54, only 25 species. A nuisance for many zoo fans. The critique jumps off Knieriem: "There are no longer too many animals in too small a space here."
The renovation costs 8.3 million euros. The authentic sculptures and works of art made in Indonesia are already included. "We work closely with the Indonesian embassy there," says Knieriem.
Who moves into the new home?
Binturong (raccoon bear), Malay bear, Sumatran tiger, Hindu tiger, Sunda gavial, goodfellow tree kangaroo, cloudy leopard, Asian golden cat, Java leopard, Palawan Bengal cat, king cobra, weaver ants, bear couscous and other reptiles
which animals have disappeared after this renovation? 29 species are loose AND MOVE TO ANOTHER ZOO, WHICH SPECIES?
There were 4-5 bat species. The only swift fruit bat I've seen in any zoo died fairly recently.
The tigers aren’t Bengal, they’re Malayan....
here’s the full list:
Mammals:
- Javan leopard
- Sumatran tiger
- Malayan tiger
- Sun bear
- Binturong
- Clouded leopard
- Goodfellow’s tree kangaroo
- Dusky pademelon
- Palawan leopard cat
- Indian flying fox
- Etruscan shrew
- Asian golden cat (arrival circa late 2020)
- Bear cuscus (arrival circa 2021)
Birds:
- Roulroul
- Palawan peacock pheasant
- Mindanao bleeding-heart dove
- Western crowned pigeon
- Sclater’s crowned pigeon
- Nicobar pigeon
- Asian fairy bluebird
- Red-whiskered bulbul
- Bali starling
- Blue-crowned laughingthrush
- Asian pied starling
- Asian black bulbul
- Barred eagle owl
Reptiles:
- Sunda gharial
- Chinese alligator
- Moellendorff’s ratsnake
- Cave racer
- Banded mangrove snake
- Mangshan pit viper
- King cobra
- Rhinoceros ratsnake
- Mandarin ratsnake
- Red blood python
- Green tree python
- McCord’s box turtle
- Bourret’s box turtle
- Elongated tortoise
- Asian brown tortoise
- Burmese star tortoise
- Chinese three-keeled pond turtle
- Chinese stripe-necked turtle
- Black-breasted leaf turtle
- Vietnamese golden gecko
- Chinese crocodile lizard
- Bell’s anglehead lizard
- Tokay gecko
- Fiji banded iguana
- Green smooth-scaled gecko
- Bavay’s giant gecko
- Blue-spotted tree monitor
- Prehensile-tailed skink
- Black tree monitor
Amphibians:
- Vietnam crocodile newt
- Giant fire-bellied toad
- Long-nosed horned frog
- Vietnamese mossy frog
- Chapa bug-eyed frog
- White-lipped tree frog
- Javan flying frog
Invertebrates:
- Brown land crab
- Gooty sapphire ornamental tarantula
- Golden orb weaver
- Black weaver ant
- Yellow crazy ant
- Orchid mantis
here’s the full list:
Mammals:
- Javan leopard
- Sumatran tiger
- Malayan tiger
- Sun bear
- Binturong
- Clouded leopard
- Goodfellow’s tree kangaroo
- Dusky pademelon
- Palawan leopard cat
- Indian flying fox
- Etruscan shrew
- Asian golden cat (arrival circa late 2020)
- Bear cuscus (arrival circa 2021)
Birds:
- Roulroul
- Palawan peacock pheasant
- Mindanao bleeding-heart dove
- Western crowned pigeon
- Sclater’s crowned pigeon
- Nicobar pigeon
- Asian fairy bluebird
- Red-whiskered bulbul
- Bali starling
- Blue-crowned laughingthrush
- Asian pied starling
- Asian black bulbul
- Barred eagle owl
Reptiles:
- Sunda gharial
- Chinese alligator
- Moellendorff’s ratsnake
- Cave racer
- Banded mangrove snake
- Mangshan pit viper
- King cobra
- Rhinoceros ratsnake
- Mandarin ratsnake
- Red blood python
- Green tree python
- McCord’s box turtle
- Bourret’s box turtle
- Elongated tortoise
- Asian brown tortoise
- Burmese star tortoise
- Chinese three-keeled pond turtle
- Chinese stripe-necked turtle
- Black-breasted leaf turtle
- Vietnamese golden gecko
- Chinese crocodile lizard
- Bell’s anglehead lizard
- Tokay gecko
- Fiji banded iguana
- Green smooth-scaled gecko
- Bavay’s giant gecko
- Blue-spotted tree monitor
- Prehensile-tailed skink
- Black tree monitor
Amphibians:
- Vietnam crocodile newt
- Giant fire-bellied toad
- Long-nosed horned frog
- Vietnamese mossy frog
- Chapa bug-eyed frog
- White-lipped tree frog
- Javan flying frog
Invertebrates:
- Brown land crab
- Gooty sapphire ornamental tarantula
- Golden orb weaver
- Black weaver ant
- Yellow crazy ant
- Orchid mantis
A lot more than 25
Indeed - 65 species (if we aren’t counting separate subspecies), with at least two more confirmed to be arriving over the coming year. I’d say that yes, this may not be as impressive/full of larger taxa as the Alfred Brehm once was, but this certainly is an impressive list in its own right...
A good number of Flamingos bred this year at Tierpark Berlin 
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Jonas Bodingh
Active Member
Yes I see that, but is there predator or mammals has left the zoo?
Yes, a lot...I wouldn't be able to list all of the species that have left as I only visited for the first time after the Alfred Brehm closed, but I'm sure @markmeier or @TeaLovingDave could assist
Asian golden cat, Javan leopard, and Palawan leopard cat are indeed intriguing. Now if they could replace their mainland clouded leopard with the Sunda variety I might have to book a flight over there! (Except Americans are allowed overseas right now, but still...)
Look at @TeaLovingDave thread from Berlin in 2014 it’ll give you a list
On June 6 a Red panda was born, What makes this birth even more special this that both parents were imported from India which makes them unrelated to all Red pandas in Europe :
:Will check which red pandas left Padmaja Naidu Zoo.On June 6 a Red panda was born, What makes this birth even more special this that both parents were imported from India which makes them unrelated to all Red pandas in Europe
BTW: some stock followed by regular imports from overseas have gone to PNZ in Darjeeling over time.
Yes they are. The transport was planned for this year, but with Covid19 we will have to see when they will arrive, but there are some rumours it could be quite soon.. They will be kept in the lemur enclosure in the monkey house.
European Souslik are now kept in the former Mongoose next to the Honey Badgers.
Tierpark has already a long history in keeping Striated caracaras. First animals were kept in the 1960s and in 1983 the Zoo World-first-breeding was archieved at this zoo.
This year the breeding-pair was again succesfull and on 20 and 26 June 2 chicks hatched.
This year the breeding-pair was again succesfull and on 20 and 26 June 2 chicks hatched
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Mountain goats have young :
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The Tierpark just sent 0,1 African Elephant "Pori" to Halle, where she joins her daughter and "grandchildren". They also announced that the remaining 0,2 African Elephants "Lilak" and "Kariba" are to leave for Kronberg quite soon.
Meanwhile, the remaining 1,4 Asian Elephants are going to stay a bit longer. They are going to be transfered by fall/ autumn.
The modernisation of the elephant building is to begin in 2020!
Of course, this leaves Tierpark Berlin without one of their most popular attractions (after the removal of rhinos and manatees - or lions - already didn't please many visitors). At the same time, I hope the new building and complex will bring a new quality to the park as did the modernised Brehm Building.
In this context, I just noticed I never mentioned anything about the reopened Brehm Building. So far, I have only been there twice, but I can give a general impression. Unfortunately, the building was quite busy most of the time. But I was very happy with what I could see.
Actually, the new concept almost exactly(!) realises my long-kept dream of a biodiversity building, which makes me strongly biased in favor of the work done. So I'll try to stay as objective as possible and mainly give dry facts.
The most important differences/ changes:
More space and structure for the animals:
-The outdoor exhibits for Sun Bears, Kangaroos, Clouded Leopards and Javanese Leopards are much bigger (as well as far higher) and more structured.
-The same goes for the indoor halls and some of the cages (bigger size and more structure, particularly vertical elements, water, natural grounds, living plants...).
-The remaining old inside and outside boxes are still visible (some of them only barely so) and actually still in use. It is quite interesting to spot a big cat through the decoration.
--> This combination of more space and less animals means much more space for each individual animal. Of course, there still are far bigger enclosures in some zoos. But it is a huge difference in comparison to the old days. They also tried to have the exhibits appear more naturalistic.
New (old) walk-through enclosures:
-The tropical hall has been restructured. In addition to the regular path and the board walk at tree top level there now also is a djungle path through the vegetation (there also are more and higher plants than before). Besides birds and flying foxes there also are two crocodile species and turtles in there now. Unfortunately, the hall still seems a bit empty except for the plants. Especially the board walk isn't that spectacular for the time being. I hope the plants will grow higher soon and there will be some more birds and flying foxes then as well.
-The kangaroo exhibit already seems a striking success, though. Particularly the tree kangaroo shows rather well and becomes increasingly popular with the visitors.
More (bio)diversity and the renaissance of a reptile collection:
-While there are less big mammal species, there are numerous reptiles and other small animals now, including some very attractive and interesting species. For the first time in years I am finally reconciled with the closure of the old snake farm. I also wouldn't be surprised, if the old crocodile building won't ever reopen. There is hardly any animals left in there and the building consumes much energy.
More didactic elements:
-The hall is surrounded by interactive screens, so the visitors actually look at the "rain forest", while learning about it. The planted areas in front of the old cages also contain many boards with interesting information.
Less comfort than expected:
-Unfortunately, there hardly are any opportunities to sit down in this building. Some hope this is only a temporary situation during the Covid 19 crisis, so people don't sit down close to and after each other. Time will show. Also, the original plans for a toilet area apparently have been canceled.
By the way: The Malaysian tigers will leave the park soon, as the Tierpark has to accomodate for the young Sumatran tigers. They all have problems with their bones (bowel region), so no other park will take them. This probably also means they won't breed with the parents again. Quite a setback, but nothing much can be done about this.
At the same time, the precious red pandas which arrived from the Himalaya region only recently have been bred succesfully. So as always there is good and bad news at the same time.
Meanwhile, the remaining 1,4 Asian Elephants are going to stay a bit longer. They are going to be transfered by fall/ autumn.
The modernisation of the elephant building is to begin in 2020!
Of course, this leaves Tierpark Berlin without one of their most popular attractions (after the removal of rhinos and manatees - or lions - already didn't please many visitors). At the same time, I hope the new building and complex will bring a new quality to the park as did the modernised Brehm Building.
In this context, I just noticed I never mentioned anything about the reopened Brehm Building. So far, I have only been there twice, but I can give a general impression. Unfortunately, the building was quite busy most of the time. But I was very happy with what I could see.
Actually, the new concept almost exactly(!) realises my long-kept dream of a biodiversity building, which makes me strongly biased in favor of the work done. So I'll try to stay as objective as possible and mainly give dry facts.
The most important differences/ changes:
More space and structure for the animals:
-The outdoor exhibits for Sun Bears, Kangaroos, Clouded Leopards and Javanese Leopards are much bigger (as well as far higher) and more structured.
-The same goes for the indoor halls and some of the cages (bigger size and more structure, particularly vertical elements, water, natural grounds, living plants...).
-The remaining old inside and outside boxes are still visible (some of them only barely so) and actually still in use. It is quite interesting to spot a big cat through the decoration.
--> This combination of more space and less animals means much more space for each individual animal. Of course, there still are far bigger enclosures in some zoos. But it is a huge difference in comparison to the old days. They also tried to have the exhibits appear more naturalistic.
New (old) walk-through enclosures:
-The tropical hall has been restructured. In addition to the regular path and the board walk at tree top level there now also is a djungle path through the vegetation (there also are more and higher plants than before). Besides birds and flying foxes there also are two crocodile species and turtles in there now. Unfortunately, the hall still seems a bit empty except for the plants. Especially the board walk isn't that spectacular for the time being. I hope the plants will grow higher soon and there will be some more birds and flying foxes then as well.
-The kangaroo exhibit already seems a striking success, though. Particularly the tree kangaroo shows rather well and becomes increasingly popular with the visitors.
More (bio)diversity and the renaissance of a reptile collection:
-While there are less big mammal species, there are numerous reptiles and other small animals now, including some very attractive and interesting species. For the first time in years I am finally reconciled with the closure of the old snake farm. I also wouldn't be surprised, if the old crocodile building won't ever reopen. There is hardly any animals left in there and the building consumes much energy.
More didactic elements:
-The hall is surrounded by interactive screens, so the visitors actually look at the "rain forest", while learning about it. The planted areas in front of the old cages also contain many boards with interesting information.
Less comfort than expected:
-Unfortunately, there hardly are any opportunities to sit down in this building. Some hope this is only a temporary situation during the Covid 19 crisis, so people don't sit down close to and after each other. Time will show. Also, the original plans for a toilet area apparently have been canceled.
By the way: The Malaysian tigers will leave the park soon, as the Tierpark has to accomodate for the young Sumatran tigers. They all have problems with their bones (bowel region), so no other park will take them. This probably also means they won't breed with the parents again. Quite a setback, but nothing much can be done about this.
At the same time, the precious red pandas which arrived from the Himalaya region only recently have been bred succesfully. So as always there is good and bad news at the same time.
I will add few thoughs to the @markmeir's nice review after today's visit:
What Tierpark have done with ABH really deserves admiration. Smart engineer and cosmetic decisions brought new life to the legendary building. Javan Leopard, Sumatran Tigers, Sun Bears and the Clouded Leopard got nice new indoor and outdoor homes. The main tropical hall feels bit empty and the birds are not easy to spot, but I believe this is temporary and soon will be one of the zoo's main attractions. Walktrough Tree Kangaroo/Pademelon enclosure is real highlight! Spotted two Pademelons outside, actually three - there was a joey too.
The ABH surroundings, like Cheetah enclosure, The Great Vulture aviary and Penguin's corner also been nicely refurbished.
The old row of Honey Badger cages are still there. There are very interesting species: White - Bearded Masked Palm Civet(new for me), Honey Badger, Central American Margay and European Susliks, but the enclosures missed the renovation process.
Seems like few species left the collection or at least are neither signed or visible. No Bobcat, Altai Lynxes, Musk Deer, Hog Deer and European Wild Cat. Same time they are new interesting residents, like Beisa Oryxes and Barasinga.
Have seen a lot of hoofed babys. Takins, Gorals, Urials, Mountain goat, Tufted Deer and the new baby Gerenuk !
What Tierpark have done with ABH really deserves admiration. Smart engineer and cosmetic decisions brought new life to the legendary building. Javan Leopard, Sumatran Tigers, Sun Bears and the Clouded Leopard got nice new indoor and outdoor homes. The main tropical hall feels bit empty and the birds are not easy to spot, but I believe this is temporary and soon will be one of the zoo's main attractions. Walktrough Tree Kangaroo/Pademelon enclosure is real highlight! Spotted two Pademelons outside, actually three - there was a joey too.
The ABH surroundings, like Cheetah enclosure, The Great Vulture aviary and Penguin's corner also been nicely refurbished.
The old row of Honey Badger cages are still there. There are very interesting species: White - Bearded Masked Palm Civet(new for me), Honey Badger, Central American Margay and European Susliks, but the enclosures missed the renovation process.
Seems like few species left the collection or at least are neither signed or visible. No Bobcat, Altai Lynxes, Musk Deer, Hog Deer and European Wild Cat. Same time they are new interesting residents, like Beisa Oryxes and Barasinga.
Have seen a lot of hoofed babys. Takins, Gorals, Urials, Mountain goat, Tufted Deer and the new baby Gerenuk !
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