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Berlin Zoo's Nazi Influence
- Nazi ideology deeply influenced Berlin Zoo's operations under director Lutz Heck.
- Jewish members were pushed out and segregation reinforced as part of the regime's policies.
The Hitler-Saturn Myth Debunked
- Despite media claims, there is no evidence Hitler ever visited the Berlin Zoo or favored Saturn.
- The myth conflates propaganda with historical fact and endures despite being debunked.
Saturn's Wartime Survival Legend
- Saturn allegedly escaped the 1943 bombing and lived in Berlin's canals for years.
- He was reportedly found and eventually given to the Soviets, symbolizing Soviet resilience.