polar Eismeer compound, Hamburg

Tradition and innovation are the two cornerstones of the redevelopment concept of the famous polar Eismeer panorama in Hamburg's zoo "Tierpark Hagenbeck". The listed but dilapidated landscape was replaced by a new construction on the same site. Apart from optimization of constructional and functional work flows behind the scenes and over-fulfilment of stringent EU guidelines concerning species-appropriate animal housing, a primary objective was to present visitors with the beauty and fascination of living environments near the North and South Poles in an impressive way.
Visitors are led through…