Zoo opens Body Worlds anatomical exhibition for animals
The controversial Body Worlds creator Gunther von Hagens is bringing a new anatomical exhibition to the Neunkirchen Zoo in the state of Saarland. The show features some of the world’s largest animals preserved in various states of dissection using his famed plastination process.
“We’re pushing animal anatomy to a new level with this exhibition,” von Hagens, also known widely in the German media as “Dr. Death,” said during a press conference.
Described by his organisation as an “anatomical safari,” the exhibition beginning on Friday features more than 100 pieces, giving visitors a view beneath the surface of an elephant, brown bear, squid, giraffe, leopard, gorilla and other exotic creatures.
CLICK HERE FOR A GALLERY OF THE NEW EXHIBITION.
According to von Hagens, there were no “problems of dignity” in the plastination of these animals, because they were already to be disposed of as “rubbish” after they died.
The Neunkirchen Zoo donated several of the animal bodies for the process, which von Hagens invented, including a 3.2-tonne elephant he claims is the world’s largest plastination.
The exhibition runs until May 2, after which it may move to the United States, where the famous San Diego Zoo has reportedly already expressed an interest.
Comments
See Also
“We’re pushing animal anatomy to a new level with this exhibition,” von Hagens, also known widely in the German media as “Dr. Death,” said during a press conference.
Described by his organisation as an “anatomical safari,” the exhibition beginning on Friday features more than 100 pieces, giving visitors a view beneath the surface of an elephant, brown bear, squid, giraffe, leopard, gorilla and other exotic creatures.
CLICK HERE FOR A GALLERY OF THE NEW EXHIBITION.
According to von Hagens, there were no “problems of dignity” in the plastination of these animals, because they were already to be disposed of as “rubbish” after they died.
The Neunkirchen Zoo donated several of the animal bodies for the process, which von Hagens invented, including a 3.2-tonne elephant he claims is the world’s largest plastination.
The exhibition runs until May 2, after which it may move to the United States, where the famous San Diego Zoo has reportedly already expressed an interest.
Join the conversation in our comments section below. Share your own views and experience and if you have a question or suggestion for our journalists then email us at [email protected].
Please keep comments civil, constructive and on topic – and make sure to read our terms of use before getting involved.
Please log in here to leave a comment.