600 million visitors per year were registered by the World Association of Zoos and Aquariums (WAZA) in the previous years. But what is the secret of the wild animal and why do zoological parks arouse such a great deal of public interest? In six departments the exhibition traces the history of European zoos – from the openings and goals settings of the early zoological gardens to the demands on and responsibilities of today’s zoos: “The first zoos”, “architecture”, “capture and transports”, “professions”, “zoos today” and “famous inhabitants”. Original exhibits as well as scenographic installations and amazing illustrations introduces into the exciting topic zoo. Visitors learn how a zoo works today, meet famous zoo inhabitants like the elephant “Jumbo”, “Zarafa” the first giraffe in a zoo or “Snowflake” the world`s only albino gorilla and can feel like an captive animal in entering the walkable cage.