Bansin Tropical Zoo
| Bansin Tropical Zoo | ||
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| place | Goethestr. 10 17429 Seebad Bansin |
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| surface | 0.2 ha | |
| opening | 1970 | |
| Animal species | about 40 species | |
| Individuals | approx. 150 animals | |
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| management | Bernd Thews | |
| Member of | DTG , State Zoo Association MV | |
 Bansin Tropical Zoo on the island of Usedom |
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| www.tropenhaus-bansin.eu | ||
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Coordinates: 53 ° 58 ′ 11 ″ N , 14 ° 8 ′ 19 ″ E
The Tropical Zoo Bansin (formerly Tropenhaus Bansin ) is a small zoo in the municipality of Heringsdorf belonging seaside resort Bansin on the island of Usedom . The animal population includes around 150 predominantly exotic animals from 50 species, including iguanas , snakes , birds and monkeys , most of which are housed in two halls and some outdoor enclosures. The facility participates in the European conservation breeding program for white-faced marmosets ( Callithrix geoffroyi ).
In addition, the tropical zoo, "Germany's smallest real zoo", functions as a sanctuary for tortoises and other exotic animals that were confiscated by the federal customs administration on the border with Poland at the nearby border crossing between Ahlbeck and Swinoujscie . The complex, which is surrounded by apartment houses, also includes a petting zoo with goats and donkeys .
The tropical house was opened in 1970. In 1995, it was reopened under private ownership at a new location.
Web links
- Tropenhaus Bansin - Official website