Is there still a plan to built a South America hall. Will that be the last Pieter pf the masterplan ?
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Is there still a plan to built a South America hall. Will that be the last Pieter pf the masterplan ?
I am afraid, I kind of doubt this is still their plan. The buffalos haven't been mentioned for some time now and they probably wouldn't be implied by the term "antilopes". Having said that, the lions and rhinos also haven't been mentioned for many months and they seem to be back in the game now. The Tierpark (staff) also seems to be reluctant about giving up real ge So I still won't give up hope.
The short but probably still best answer is: We really don't know apart from the fact it isn't even mentioned for the 2035 time frame. However, my gut feeling tells me there likely won't be an Amazon(as) building for many, many years and some of us probably will never see one become reality. And I also don't really believe in the giant aviary before I see them starting construction. Besides the already running projects (some of them being expensive ones as well) they will also need to improve a lot of existing exhibits and complexes (e.g. bird aviaries).
Speaking of which, the lemur islands in front of the lemur forest are being overdone at the moment. Apparently, they want to merge the two islands into a larger one giving the lemurs some more (connected) ground space. In addition, they also plan a much bigger and higher climbing construction (probably similar to the tree kangaroos or the new world porcupines/ursons).
And some more fresh news: The newly arrived Forester Kangaroos already present their first offspring:
And the Palawan Peacock-Pheasants have a chick (the other didn't make it).
In case someone's not familiar with this beautiful species (I didn't know them before their arrival in Berlin): This is what the male specimen look like:
Picture: Dante Alighieri in Bronx Zoo/ Wikimedia Commons
In case someone's not familiar with this beautiful species (I didn't know them before their arrival in Berlin): This is what the male specimen look like:
Picture: Dante Alighieri in Bronx Zoo/ Wikimedia Commons
On a Facebook group for Berlin's zoos, I spotted a first dinosaur. Some sort of pterosaur has taken up residence at the pond near the peccaries. At least in the photo, this giant lizard doesn't particularly appeal to me. I hope it looks a bit more real and impressive in real size and three dimensions.
Oh, before I forget: According to another comment, a second prehistoric giant has already popped up next to the bison. I guess some more are to follow soon.
Oh, before I forget: According to another comment, a second prehistoric giant has already popped up next to the bison. I guess some more are to follow soon.
I believe not. Should be on the website if so.
Been there a month ago and can confirm that they don't require certificates anymore.
I recall on my 2022 visit in the Summer no such thing was needed then.
I can concur. I did not have to show anything back at June 2022 either.
You can always look for current restrictions on this page:
Current restrictions – Tierpark Berlin
Specific information about Covid related restrictions are listed on a separate page:
Corona pandemic – Tierpark Berlin
In short: You still need to wear a mask in the lemur forest as you may have direct contact to the primates. You also still need to wear a mask on the train, if this is actually still correct (I don't remember people wearing masks on there, but I may not have paid enough attention). Other than that everything is back to normal.
Thank you very much to all who confirmed this. I did look on the website, but couldn’t seem to find anything anywhere on the main page, or in the news articles. I remember previously the rules were always posted very explicitly. I didn’t want to assume that the absence of any announcement meant the absence of rules. I’ll go ahead and plan my long awaited revisit!
Still behind the scenes (after almost 5 months!), but nonetheless spotted by a German Tierpark enthusiast (he is there every week with hardly any miss):
http://www.schueling.com/forum/fotos/gross/138965.jpg
I really wonder what their plan is and when they'll finally present these furry fellows to the public.
http://www.schueling.com/forum/fotos/gross/138965.jpg
I really wonder what their plan is and when they'll finally present these furry fellows to the public.
Is it a rusty-spotted cat?
South-east Asian golden cat
I am a bit surprised: According to Zootierliste, the park received 1,1 lowland anoas from Chester. Actually, I never heard anything about plans with this species. They did have plans for bantengs, though. So either they changed their plans or they are going to have both (if the animals aren't going to be moved to Berlin Zoo or elsewhere).
Wasn't there something about Black crested macaques, Babirusas and Anoas ? Or was it Wild buffaloes ?
I'm curious if these were the anoas held in the cattle house before the demolition of that enclosure late last year.