2. History
The island rose from the sea 4500 years ago
The island has been used as a gunpowder storage and
as a public park
The zoo was founded in 1889
3. About Korkeasaari
Is one of the old zoos in the world
Active in nature conservation, e.g. participating
programmes to save endangered species
Member of many animal/nature welfare associations
Promotes the preservation of biodiversity
Values also client awareness and personnel welfare