Zoological sights in Bern

1. A Map

   Bear Pits

   • Bern, Switzerland
   • Sights › Zoologic

   Just across the Aare River are the Bear Pits. Though bears have been the entertainment at this site since 1857, it's really depressing to see such majestic beasts doing tricks for treats in such a cramped, concrete environment.

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2. B Map

   Bern zoo

   • Bern, Switzerland
   • Sights › Zoologic

   Take tram No 19 to Tierpark to get here.

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   Bärengraben

   • Bern, Switzerland
   • Sights › Zoologic

   Bern sounds like it has something to do with bears, and indeed it does. Founded in 1191 by Berthold V, a powerful Duke of Zähringen, the city derived its name from his first hunting success in the area - a bear, or Bär in the local dialect. Today, there are still Bärengraben in the city, where five animals live. They're very cute and undoubtedly well cared for, but animal lovers might not approve.

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