My dad took me to Hagenbeck in the summer of 1991 when I was ten and that visit no doubt is the main reason for my ever-since love for zoos and interest in zoo history.
After seeing this old picture I am again very glad that the new komplex is up and running!
For people who don't know the old Eismeer: The bear is at the moat of his exhibit. In front is the sealionpool.
@ Animal - thanks for the clarification. I assumed the entire area was the polar bear exhibit. Even that would make it a bit small, but if the bear is actually at the edge of its exhibit that is even worse. Glad to hear it has been replaced.
