The Etelsen Tierpark was a small zoo in the castle park of in Etelsen, Langwedel, Verden, Niedersachsen, Germany. The Zoo and a restaurant was founded in 1959 on the park. The first lions were housed in the Mausoleum. At least 4 elephants were kept in the Zoo, and one died there. The elephants were walked through Etelsen for delivery in the Zoo. The Zoo was closed in 1965. See also List of zoos in Germany References External links Picture of the elephants walking through the village French Zoo list Zoos in Germany Zoos established in 1959 Zoological Garden Zoological Garden