Mysterious jellyfish breeding: A look behind the scenes in the Berlin Zoo!

Mysterious jellyfish breeding: A look behind the scenes in the Berlin Zoo!

Mitte, Deutschland - The Zoo Berlin is considered one of the largest attractions in the capital and inspires millions of visitors every year. In 2023, the zoo counted around 3.85 million guests who could admire the variety of over 1,000 different animal species. The responsible persons who promote the fascinating interaction between animal welfare and education provide special insights into the work behind the scenes.

A highlight of the zoo is the Aquarium Berlin that has been an exciting world of marine and sweetwater residents, amphibia, reptiles, reptiles and insects presented. The latest technical progress is shown in a recently published video that summarizes the rearing of jellyfish in less than 30 seconds. This video not only shows the most important steps, but also illustrates the dedication of the zookeepers.

The fascinating world of jellyfish

Daniel Strozynski, who has been responsible for the jellyfish in the zoo aquarium since 2002, describes his work as a "dream job". It shows the visitors the impressive dotted root mouth jellyfish that come from the Indian Ocean. In the zoo aquarium, which has operated the largest jellyfish breeding in Europe since the 1980s, guests can admire hundreds of copies of 30 different species in 90 pools. However, the nurses present the constant change and the rapid growth of the jellyfish.

jellyfish are sensitive animals that have to be kept in the floating by special flow systems. A sophisticated nozzle system ensures that the animals do not drop. These fascinating creatures are diet by breeding plankton and small crabs. In addition, jellyfish need special lighting for the algae that live in their bodies and supply them with nutrients.

from Baby Jell to Meduse

Numerous millimeter small of Medusen swim in the baby jellyfish station of the Zoo Aquarium. Various stages of development through these through this: the jellyfish arises from polyps, which are typically only one year old. Strozynski also researches which factors such as the amount of feed, temperature and light trigger the division of these polyps.

The Aquarium Berlin and the Berlin Zoo not only rely on the experience of the animals, but also on the education of their visitors. With diverse offers and informative materials, awareness of animal welfare and the importance of species protection is promoted. The combination of entertainment and educational offer makes the zoo a very special experience for young and old.