Tiergarten Berlin, Germany The Berlin Zoological Garden (German: Zoologischer Garten Berlin) is the oldest and best known Zoo in Germany. Opened in 1844 it covers 34 hectares (84 acres) and is located in Berlin's Tiergarten (leading to easy confusion with Berlin's other zoo, Tierpark Berlin). With almost 1,500 different species and around 16,000 animals, the Zoo presents the most comprehensive collection of species in the world.
The Zoo and its Aquarium had 3 million visitors in 2009. It is considered to be the most visited Zoo in Europe and one of the most popular worldwide. Regular animal feedings are among its most famous attractions. Globally known animals like Knut, the Polar Bear, and Bao Bao, the Giant Panda contribute to the Zoo's public image.
The Zoo collaborates with many universities, research institutes, and other Zoos around the world. It maintains and promotes European breeding programmes, helps safeguard several endangered species, and participates in several species reintroduction programs.
There is a penny press, "Munzepresse" that has two designs, one of a Gorilla and the other "Knut "the polar bear, takes 1 euro and 5c. The machine is by the Waldschanke on ground level outside. The shop won't help with change but theres a mobile stand for Knut souvenirs near his enclosure and the lady in there was helpful to give me change for a press each. .
Machine 1: Designs are:
1) A Gorilla
2) "Knut "the Polar Bear
Machine 2 (Panda garden) All have 'Zoo Berlin' on them:
1) 'Jiao Qing', 1 Panda,
2) 'Meng Meng, Meng Xiang, Meng Yuan', 3 Pandas,
3) 'Meng Xiang, Meng Yuan', 2 Pandas
Need scan/ photo of Medallions, both sides, on a plain white background.
Medallion Machine 1 - 5 designs:
Medallion Machine 2 - 5 designs:
Medallion Machine 3 - 5 designs:
10/22/2023: Two machines still work well (In the Panda garden - 3 designs and next to the big kids playground - 2 designs Gorilla and Polar bear). |