The unique Wilhelma Zoo is one of the most beautiful in Europe, and was established between 1842 and 1853 for King Wilhelm I as a Moorish garden, and includes about 9,000 animals of 1000 species, along with an exhibition that includes a unique collection of orchids, an aquarium The fish contains the famous coral fish, and a large crocodile hall. The park is the ideal place for visitors of all ages, and receives 1.8 million visitors annually, and is one of the most visited attractions in the state of Baden-Württemberg.