Basel Zoological Garden

Basel Zoological Garden

German  Zoologischer Garten Basel,  also called  Zolli,  

      privately owned zoological garden in Basel, Switz., noted for its outstanding work in the breeding of the Indian rhinoceros and the pygmy hippopotamus. The zoo was founded in 1874 for the purpose of exhibiting local wildlife. (It opened with about 100 mammals and perhaps 400 birds, mostly European.) Financial difficulties, however, forced zoo administrators to obtain exotic animals that would arouse greater public interest.

      Today the zoo maintains more than 5,000 specimens of nearly 600 species on its 13-hectare (32-acre) grounds. It uses at least three-quarters of the mammal species for breeding. Besides its excellent record for the Indian rhinoceros and pygmy hippopotamus, the zoo has had considerable success breeding the gorilla, bongo (broad-horned antelope), proboscis monkey, and Malayan tapir. The zoo works closely with local universities and emphasizes a scientific approach to the husbandry of its stock. It has also developed extensive educational programs for both schoolchildren and advanced students.

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