Florian Krieger im Gespräch mit Direktor Dr. Stephan Hering-Hagenbeck.

The article "Florian Krieger in conversation with Director Dr. Stephan Hering-Hagenbeck" presents an interview with the director of Tiergarten Schönbrunn, Dr. Stephan Hering-Hagenbeck. The interview covers various topics such as events in the zoo, the significance of the zoo's historical heritage, adapting to different cultural worlds, and the director's research trips. Dr. Hering-Hagenbeck emphasizes the importance of species conservation and the challenge of combining tradition and modern animal husbandry. He also mentions his experiences in the African bush and how they have shaped his understanding of nature. The text is about Mr. Hering-Hagenbeck's experiences with nature and animals. He talks about the sounds of the giant tortoises during mating season and the nocturnal noises of the fruit bats in the African bush. Mr. Hering-Hagenbeck also talks about his love for botany and his experiences with gardening. Furthermore, he mentions the new aquarium project in the zoo and his activities in the field of animal and species conservation. He is a member of the board of directors of Citizen Conservation and president of "Tierschutz macht Schule" (Animal Welfare in Schools). He is also a founding member of CRYO-BREHM, a German cell database for wildlife. The collected cell samples are intended to help the general public and are used for various purposes. The article describes the efforts of a zoo to preserve and protect living animals. The zoo must deal with changes in laws and regulations concerning the handling of animals and the safety of visitors. Smuggling of animals poses a particular challenge as many species are endangered. The zoo is currently building a new facility for smuggled and confiscated animals and emphasizes the importance of species conservation. Other construction projects are also being carried out in the zoo to accommodate Asian mountain animals and fish. The zoo wants to pass on the passion for animal welfare to the next generation and thanks visitors for their support. [Extracted from the article]