Tallinn Zoo is a zoo in Tallinn, Estonia, that was founded in 1939. It is the only zoo in Estonia,[7] and as of 2012, it housed 13,336 animals representing 548 species.[2] Since 2009, it is the most visited zoo in the Baltic states.
In 1937, a team of Estonian marksmen won the World Champion title in Helsinki. They brought back with them a young lynx, named Illu. Illu became the first exhibit in the zoo, which was formally opened on 25 August 1939. The lynx was later chosen to be the zoo's emblem animal.[1]
Initially, the zoo was based on the edge of Kadriorg Park. Estonia was occupied and annexed by the Soviet Union in 1940, delaying the planned development of the zoo. It relocated to a 89-hectare (220-acre) site in the Veskimetsa district in 1983.[1]
Tallinn Zoo is working on a European mink mission to release these endangered animals to wild.
Incidents
In late 2007, a polar bear escaped from its cage due to human negligence, and died after being tranquilized.[1]
In July 2004, a man who had fallen asleep in a drunken stupor, woke up and roamed the zoo alone. He evidently tried to offer a polar bear a cookie, only to have his hand bitten off. His screams alerted security, who called an ambulance. He survived following surgery, but his hand was never recovered.
The future
Tallinn Zoo is building new exhibits for bears, wolves, tigers, and other animals, which live in old military buildings right now. The zoo is currently undergoing a major modernization program, updating the facilities.
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External links
Wikimedia Commons has media related to Tallinn Zoo.
Official website(in Estonian, English, and Russian)
Tallinn Zoo Interactive website (in Estonian, English, and Russian)
Tallinn Zoo on zooinstitutes.com
January 20, 2023
tallinn, tallinn, estonia, that, founded, 1939, only, estonia, 2012, housed, animals, representing, species, since, 2009, most, visited, baltic, states, tallinna, loomaaed, logozoo, entrancedate, opened25, august, 1939, locationtallinn, estoniacoordinates59, 4. Tallinn Zoo is a zoo in Tallinn Estonia that was founded in 1939 It is the only zoo in Estonia 7 and as of 2012 it housed 13 336 animals representing 548 species 2 Since 2009 it is the most visited zoo in the Baltic states Tallinn ZooTallinna LoomaaedTallinn Zoo logoZoo entranceDate opened25 August 1939 1 LocationTallinn EstoniaCoordinates59 25 14 59 N 24 39 28 95 E 59 4207194 N 24 6580417 E 59 4207194 24 6580417 Coordinates 59 25 14 59 N 24 39 28 95 E 59 4207194 N 24 6580417 E 59 4207194 24 6580417Land area89 hectares 220 acres 1 No of animals13 336 2012 2 No of species548 2012 2 Annual visitors333 696 2012 2 MembershipsWAZA 3 EAZA 4 VDZ 5 EARAZA 6 Websitewww wbr loomaaed wbr ee wbr index wbr php nlan eng amp index on amp ndbase 1 www wbr interactivezoo wbr eu Contents 1 History 2 Animals and exhibits 3 Conservation and breeding 4 Incidents 5 The future 6 See also 7 References 8 External linksHistory EditIn 1937 a team of Estonian marksmen won the World Champion title in Helsinki They brought back with them a young lynx named Illu Illu became the first exhibit in the zoo which was formally opened on 25 August 1939 The lynx was later chosen to be the zoo s emblem animal 1 Initially the zoo was based on the edge of Kadriorg Park Estonia was occupied and annexed by the Soviet Union in 1940 delaying the planned development of the zoo It relocated to a 89 hectare 220 acre site in the Veskimetsa district in 1983 1 Animals and exhibits EditGroup Species 2 Animals 2 Mammals 90 1 296Birds 123 618Reptiles 43 156Amphibians 17 141Fish 131 2 373Invertebrates 144 8 752Total 2012 548 13 336 Tallinn Zoo elephant enclosure Tallinn Zoo has the world s largest mountain goat and sheep collection 7 and a large eagle and owl collection The zoo has two tropic houses which include crocodiles and other reptiles as well as fishes exotic birds marmosets chimpanzees and mongooses The Elephant House was built in 1989 to celebrate the zoo s 50th birthday It houses snakes African elephants two black rhinos pygmy hippos armadillos and rodents The Alpinarium has been part of the zoo since 2004 In the Alpinarium one can find mountain sheep ibex and snow leopards The Middle Asia Complex was built in 2002 and includes animals such as Przewalski s horses Bactrian camels bison yak and hyaenas Near the Middle Asia complex are pheasants and water bird lakes that are home to ducks pelicans swans and other water birds Hawk Mountain is home to eagles vultures and owls Here one can find different vultures golden eagles Steller s sea eagles barn owls and many other eagles and owls Conservation and breeding Edit Amur leopard Darla in Tallinn Zoo Tallinn zoo has successfully bred many animals including the Amur leopard long tailed goral Steller s sea eagle black rhinoceros and snow leopards Tallinn Zoo is working on a European mink mission to release these endangered animals to wild Incidents EditIn late 2007 a polar bear escaped from its cage due to human negligence and died after being tranquilized 1 In July 2004 a man who had fallen asleep in a drunken stupor woke up and roamed the zoo alone He evidently tried to offer a polar bear a cookie only to have his hand bitten off His screams alerted security who called an ambulance He survived following surgery but his hand was never recovered The future EditTallinn Zoo is building new exhibits for bears wolves tigers and other animals which live in old military buildings right now The zoo is currently undergoing a major modernization program updating the facilities See also Edit Estonia portal Animals portalReferences Edit a b c d About Us loomaaed ee Tallinn Zoo Retrieved 3 June 2010 a b c d e f Kaal Mati 28 February 2013 TALLINNA LOOMAAIA 2012 AASTA TEGEVUSE ARUANNE PDF in Estonian Archived from the original PDF on 24 March 2014 Retrieved 7 May 2013 Zoos and Aquariums of the World waza org World Association of Zoos and Aquariums Retrieved 10 October 2010 EAZA Member Zoos amp Aquariums eaza net European Association of Zoos and Aquaria Retrieved 10 October 2010 T Verband Deutscher Zoodirektoren e V www zoodirektoren de in German Verband Deutscher Zoodirektoren Retrieved 7 May 2013 Zoo Sites earaza ru Eurasian Regional Association of Zoos and Aquariums Archived from the original on 11 October 2010 Retrieved 10 October 2010 a b Discover Tallinn Zoo scandichotels com Scandic Retrieved 3 June 2010 External links Edit Wikimedia Commons has media related to Tallinn Zoo Official website in Estonian English and Russian Tallinn Zoo Interactive website in Estonian English and Russian Tallinn Zoo on zooinstitutes com Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Tallinn Zoo amp oldid 1043716123, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
