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Bernhard Grzimek was born on 24 April, 1909 in Neisse, Silesia, Germany [now Nysa, Opolskie, Poland], is a director,writer,actor. Discover Bernhard Grzimek's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 78 years old?

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Occupation director,writer,actor
Age 78 years old
Zodiac Sign Taurus
Born 24 April, 1909
Birthday 24 April
Birthplace Neisse, Silesia, Germany [now Nysa, Opolskie, Poland]
Date of death 13 March, 1987
Died Place Frankfurt am Main, Hesse, Germany
Nationality Poland

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Bernhard Grzimek Height, Weight & Measurements

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Who Is Bernhard Grzimek's Wife?

His wife is Erika Schoof (30 May 1978 - 13 March 1987) ( his death), Hildegard Prufer (1930 - 1973) ( 2 children)

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Wife Erika Schoof (30 May 1978 - 13 March 1987) ( his death), Hildegard Prufer (1930 - 1973) ( 2 children)
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Bernhard Grzimek Net Worth

His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Bernhard Grzimek worth at the age of 78 years old? Bernhard Grzimek’s income source is mostly from being a successful Director. He is from Poland. We have estimated Bernhard Grzimek's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.

Net Worth in 2024 $1 Million - $5 Million
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Source of Income Director

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1945

Veterinarian and behavioral Scientist, Grzimek assumed the directorship of Frankfurt's Zoological Garden in 1945, a position he held until his retirement in 1974. For those 29 years, he was instrumental in modernizing zoological displays and animal enclosures, introducing educational slide shows, films and audio tapes, providing windows for the public to view food preparation and animal husbandry. In addition to breeding endangered species, Frankfurt's was the first European zoo to feature a special section which provided care for orphaned baby animals, including gorillas, orang-utans, panthers, lions and bears. Frankfurt's Zoological Society (for which Grzimek served as president) stood in the forefront of international conservation. Not shying away from controversy or confrontation, Grzimek was one of the first to vociferously oppose the factory farming of chickens on a political level.

1956

He was known as 'the man who spoke for the animals'. A public relations genius, Professor Bernhard Grzimek not only managed to create nationwide interest in the plight of endangered species and threatened habitats, but actively raised in excess of five million Marks in donations via his television show "Ein Platz für Tiere" ("A Place for Animals",1956-87).

His status as a major public figure was confirmed with the release of his documentary Bambuti (1956).

1959

An even more successful sequel followed, the Academy Award-winning Serengeti (1959). Sadly, it cost the life of Grzimek's son Michael (until then his closest collaborator), aged 24, killed in a plane crash during filming.

1987

The series ran for 175 episodes, ending with Grzimek's death in1987. Entertainers performed for him without pay and he even motivated school kids to help collect funds to equip rangers for Africa's national wildlife parks.