Monumental Heritage MOVIE /February 24, 2017 by Natascha Meuser

Research Focus
Bildungsbauten und
Bauen für Tiere

Educational buildings and
Zoo Architecture

Jürgen Lange, biologist, born 1942 in Dessau, Germany. Studied at universities in Münster and Kiel. Worked 7 years as curator at Wilhelma Aquarium Stuttgart, before he was asked to manage, modernize and to enlarge the Berlin Aquarium. After his retirement as Executive Director (CEO) of the Berlin Zoo AG, work in 11 countries as scientific consultant for various architect teams in the planning and construction of new public aquariums and zoo buildings. Founding member and for 9 years President of European Union of Aquarium Curators, Member of IAC Steering Committee. Organizer of International Jellyfish Conference. Publication of numerous articles and books in 7 languages.