Press Conference: Cooperation NHM Vienna and Vienna Zoo Schönbrunn | Presentation of a new polar bear exhibit
10. October 2023
Founded in 1752 by Emperor Francis I, Duke of Lorraine, Schönbrunn Zoo
is the world’s oldest zoo and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It ranks among the most renowned zoological gardens globally.
The Natural History Museum Vienna is a research museum that emerged from the Imperial collections and looks back on a history of more than 270 years. Dedicated to “the realm of nature and its exploration”, the museum is a total work of art with a unique atmosphere. It is committed to conserving and expanding its extensive scientific collections as the basis of research and presentations to the public.
Both world-renowned institutions are not only inspiring venues, but engaged in learning and exploration by their very nature. They showcase natural diversity and are important research partners for nature and wildlife conservation projects.
The Natural History Museum Vienna is a research museum that emerged from the Imperial collections and looks back on a history of more than 270 years. Dedicated to “the realm of nature and its exploration”, the museum is a total work of art with a unique atmosphere. It is committed to conserving and expanding its extensive scientific collections as the basis of research and presentations to the public.
Both world-renowned institutions are not only inspiring venues, but engaged in learning and exploration by their very nature. They showcase natural diversity and are important research partners for nature and wildlife conservation projects.
10 October 2023, 10:30 a.m.
Natural History Museum Vienna and Schönbrunn Zoo
Experts report on current and future cooperation, highlighting the areas where cooperation will be enhanced.
Venue: Natural History Museum Vienna, Maria-Theresien-Platz, 1010 Vienna, lecture hall on the mezzanine floor, and behind the scenes in the Zoological Preparation Unit
Admission: from 10:00 a.m.
Start: at 10:30 a.m.
Programme
Welcome and introduction:
Dr. Katrin Vohland, Director General and Scientific Director, NHM Vienna
Cooperation update:
Dr. Folko Balfanz, zoological curator and former veterinarian, Schönbrunn Zoo
Short film: “A second life. The making of a polar bear exhibit” by BA Christina Rittmansperger
On the craftsmanship of the Zoological Preparation Unit:
Dr. Ernst Mikschi, head of the 1st Zoological Department of NHM Vienna
Followed by: A visit to the new polar bear exhibit and the new beluga whale model with
Zoological Preparation Unit staff members Natalie Wallner, Robert Illek, Mag. Iris Rubin
Natural History Museum Vienna and Schönbrunn Zoo
Experts report on current and future cooperation, highlighting the areas where cooperation will be enhanced.
Venue: Natural History Museum Vienna, Maria-Theresien-Platz, 1010 Vienna, lecture hall on the mezzanine floor, and behind the scenes in the Zoological Preparation Unit
Admission: from 10:00 a.m.
Start: at 10:30 a.m.
Programme
Welcome and introduction:
Dr. Katrin Vohland, Director General and Scientific Director, NHM Vienna
Cooperation update:
Dr. Folko Balfanz, zoological curator and former veterinarian, Schönbrunn Zoo
Short film: “A second life. The making of a polar bear exhibit” by BA Christina Rittmansperger
On the craftsmanship of the Zoological Preparation Unit:
Dr. Ernst Mikschi, head of the 1st Zoological Department of NHM Vienna
Followed by: A visit to the new polar bear exhibit and the new beluga whale model with
Zoological Preparation Unit staff members Natalie Wallner, Robert Illek, Mag. Iris Rubin
© NHM Wien, Christina Rittmannsperger
© NHM Wien, Christina Rittmannsperger
© NHM Wien, Christina Rittmannsperger
© NHM Wien, Christina Rittmannsperger
© NHM Wien, Christina Rittmannsperger
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© NHM Wien, Christina Rittmannsperger
© NHM Wien, Christina Rittmannsperger
© NHM Wien, Christina Rittmannsperger
© NHM Wien, Christina Rittmannsperger
© NHM Wien, Christina Rittmannsperger
© NHM Wien, Christina Rittmannsperger
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