Did any animals survive Warsaw zoo?

The army shot all the dangerous animals. Some of the animals were slaughtered for meat for Warsaw residents, others were killed by bullets and some managed to escape into the city. The most valuable animals, including Tuzinka – a favourite of Warsaw residents – were transported to the Reich.



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Over time, the zoo became crowded and more people became concerned for the well-being of animals, many of which were kept in small enclosures. The zoo closed in 1966 and the animals were moved to a new zoo a few miles down the road.

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