Paradies der Tiere

Jan 1, 1979

0h 21m

★ 0.0

Overview

On the 160-hectare grounds of the former Friedrichsfelde Palace Park, the Berlin Animal Park was established in the 1950s with the active support of the local population. In 1980, more than 7,800 animals from all continents live here. The film describes the foundation, the construction and the care of the animals in the extensive park.

Genres

Documentary

Production Companies

DEFA-Studio für Dokumentarfilme

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Narrator

Fritz-Jochen Kopka

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Paradies der Tiere

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