Controversies
Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.
Back to profile3 entries
2023
Education department faces workplace criticism
Education employees alleged exploitation, disrespect and a decline in the priority given to educational quality. Terminations and resignations reportedly reduced staffing and restricted guided-tour capacity.
2008
Animal sales and killing practices criticized
The zoo director faced allegations concerning the sale of animals for slaughter or to buyers in China. He also acknowledged killing feral kittens found on the premises, provoking criticism of his management practices.
2000
Historical treatment of Jewish shareholders becomes public controversy
Questions from Werner Cohn about shares held by his father prompted renewed scrutiny of the zoo's role in Nazi-era Aryanization. After initially denying forced sales, the institution acknowledged the issue and commissioned historical research.