Through the Lion Gate, A History of the Berlin Zoo by Gary Bruce

Through the Lion Gate, A History of the Berlin Zoo by Gary Bruce was received direct from the publisher. Why would an American in Virginia want to read a book about the history of the Berlin Zoo? Maybe that American was stationed in Berlin while the infamous Berlin Wall was up (he was and can attest that wall meant serious business not like a proposed security wall along a country's border). Possibly it has been stated that the train station next to the Berlin Zoo is described in a rock bands song of the same name (I have read that more than once). Anyway this book will teach you not only about the Berlin zoo but the history of European zoos overall. Further, you can delve into history of Berlin and of the care takers of the zoo's animals. Highly recommended reading for those interested in zoo's, zoo animals and history. I would not say it is for all ages, as the realities of war are discussed in the book.

5 Stars