The zoo announced on Wednesday that these were different birds, fish and several flying foxes. Some of the dead animals belonged to very rare species from the conservation breeding program. In an initial assessment, the zoo reported “few birds” that had died. No one was injured in the fire on Tuesday evening.
The fire broke out in the false ceiling to the basement, where several cable ducts run, the zoo said on Wednesday, citing fire investigation experts. Arson can be ruled out. The smoke was drawn from the basement into the free flight hall above, where the animals were. The amount of damage is still unclear.
Southeast Asian animals live in the rainforest house, which opened in 2000. Clearing and cleaning work was going on there at the moment. The house will remain closed to visitors for the time being. Otherwise the zoo is open as usual.
Source: Nachrichten