The Zoo of Ideology

This chapter examines the ambitions of a zoo director who sought to reflect a romanticized vision of nature through a Germanic zoo, intertwined with Nazi ideology. It details the rise of anti-Jewish policies and Hitler's strange connection to the Berlin Zoo, including the story of an alligator named Saturn amidst the backdrop of WWII. The chapter concludes with the surreal survival antics of Saturn and other animals following the destruction of the zoo during bombings, highlighting the bizarre relationship between war and wildlife.