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Encyclopedia > Copenhagen Zoo

Copenhagen Zoo is one of the oldest zoos in Europe. It was founded by the ornithologist Niels Kjærbølling in 1859. He was given the summer garden of "Prinsess Vilhelmines Have" (The garden of Princess Vilhelmine) by the chief directorate of Copenhagen. For other uses, see Zoo (disambiguation). ... For other uses, see Europe (disambiguation). ... Ornithology (from the Greek ornitha = chicken and logos = word/science) is the branch of biology concerned with the scientific study of birds. ... Year 1859 (MDCCCLIX) was a common year starting on Saturday (link will display the full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar (or a common year starting on Thursday of the 12-day slower Julian calendar). ... For other uses, see Copenhagen (disambiguation). ...


The animals that the visitors could contemplate at the opening were eagles, chickens, ducks, owls, rabbits, a fox, a seal in a bathtub and a turtle in a bucket. In the early years the zoo focused on showing as many different types of animals as possible, but as animal welfare later became an issue, the number of different species has dropped in favour of more space to each animal. Genera Several, see text. ... This article or section does not adequately cite its references or sources. ... Subfamilies Dendrocygninae Oxyurinae Anatinae Aythyinae Merginae Duck is the common name for a number of species in the Anatidae family of birds. ... For other uses, see Owl (disambiguation). ... For other uses, see Rabbit (disambiguation). ... This article is about the animal. ... Families Odobenidae Otariidae Phocidae Pinnipeds (fin-feet, lit. ... For other uses, see Turtle (disambiguation). ...


The zoo is the only one outside of Australia that has Tasmanian Devils in captivity. For other uses, see Tasmanian Devil (disambiguation). ...


One of the most notable animals kept there was a male slow worm that lived there from 1892 to 1946 (for 54 years, which is a record among lizards) [1] [2]. Binomial Name Anguis fragilis Linnaeus, 1758 The Slow Worm (or Slowworm, also known as Blindworm or Blind Worm)(Anguis fragilsi) is a limbless reptile. ... Year 1892 (MDCCCXCII) was a leap year starting on Friday (link will display the full calendar) of the Gregorian Calendar (or a leap year starting on Wednesday of the 12-day slower Julian calendar). ... Year 1946 (MCMXLVI) was a common year starting on Tuesday (link will display full 1946 calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... This page is about Lizards, the order of reptile. ...


Copenhagen Zoo is the most visited zoo in Denmark. The range of animals and the addition of new facilities in recent years places it among the best in Europe. For other uses, see Animal (disambiguation). ...


Through the years, the others Danish zoos have benefitted from the knowledge and expertise of Copenhagen Zoo, as well as from its international engagement. Copenhagen Zoo has through the years provided extended consulting services to the other Danish zoos, among other things in relation to the founding of school services and teaching departments and in relation to veterinarian and international issues. Copenhagen Zoo is a member of DAZA, Danish Association of Zoos and Aquaria. For other uses, see Consultant (disambiguation). ... Students in Rome, Italy. ... In education, teachers are those who teach students or pupils, often a course of study or a practical skill. ... Look up veterinarian in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ...


In 2008, a new space for the garden's elephants war opened. The buildings were designed by the famous architect Norman Foster and his group and has received much praise. The Prince Consort, Henrik of Denmark and Prince Christian conducted the official opening. Hearst Tower (New York City) Expo MRT Station, Mass Rapid Transit, Singapore. ... A prince consort, generally speaking, is the husband of a Queen regnant, unless he himself is a king. ... Wikipedia does not yet have an article with this exact name. ...


External links

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Coordinates: 55°40′22″N, 12°31′17″E Map of Earth showing lines of latitude (horizontally) and longitude (vertically), Eckert VI projection; large version (pdf, 1. ...

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