Tallinn Zoo

Estonia, like most independent countries after World War One was the cultural and economic development is the creation of the zoo until the beginning of the Second World War, although the debate over the need for immediate statehood began here after the announcement. Tallinn Zoo openedon the 25th August 1939.

As a preparation for the event fell mainly on protection of animals and the Union Institute of Tourism and Wildlife.

Lynx called Illu was the first zoo exhibit in Tallinn, and he is also illustrated on the logo of Tallinn Zoo.

Probably is not any good modern zoo can enjoy the same level of a very large number of various species at a time.

They will have to make priorities and to specialize in certain specific animals. So is the London Zoo one of the world’s best expositions of goats and mountain sheep, a considerable number of eagles and vultures, and a considerable choice owls . The choice of other animals is one-sided.

The zoo in Tallinn has put together a collection of one of the most interesting choice of species in the Nordic region. . These are the results, which directly depend on the willingness and the skills of our workers.

The zoo’s achievements have been noted also the first side and the then Soviet Union was a zoo in Tallinn Zoo in 1989. in zoos worldwide organization (WAZA) membership. United States of America Organization (AAZA) Associate members even got a dozen years earlier.

Later, Tallinn Zoo participated actively in the establishment of regional associations of zoos (EAZA and EARAZA).