DKSCORE
✨ Sagittarius Lagna

Bernhard Grzimek

★ April 24, 1909 · Frankfurt (Oder), Brandenburg, Germany
Birth data: AA — Absolutely Accurate
9views
☽
Moon Sign
Gemini
☀
Sun Sign
Aries
↑
Ascendant
Sagittarius
✦
Nakshatra
Mrigashira
Birth Star
Leadership RolesSkills- SpecialistScience Field-BiologyWritersDirectorTravel for workSame Job more than 10 yrsLife Path 11

Bernhard Grzimek's Vedic Astrology at a Glance

Bernhard Grzimek has a Gemini Moon sign, Mrigashira Nakshatra and a Sagittarius Ascendant in the Vedic (sidereal) birth chart. The sidereal Sun sign is Aries.

Bernhard Grzimek Birth Details

Date of birthApril 24, 1909
Birth time12:15 AM
Birth placeFrankfurt (Oder), Brandenburg, Germany
Birth data rating
AA — Absolutely Accurate

Verified birth time and date taken from official state birth records, a birth certificate, or a family record in the original logbook.

How we rate birth data →

What is Bernhard Grzimek's Moon sign?

Bernhard Grzimek's Moon sign is Gemini in the Vedic (sidereal) zodiac.

What is Bernhard Grzimek's Nakshatra?

Bernhard Grzimek's Moon Nakshatra is Mrigashira, with the Moon in Gemini.

What is Bernhard Grzimek's Ascendant?

Bernhard Grzimek's Ascendant (Lagna) is Sagittarius in the Vedic (sidereal) birth chart.

What is Bernhard Grzimek's zodiac sign?

In Vedic (sidereal) astrology, Bernhard Grzimek's Sun sign is Aries. Western (tropical) astrology uses a different zodiac, so a Western horoscope may show a different sign.

What is Bernhard Grzimek's birth date and birth time?

Bernhard Grzimek was born on April 24, 1909 at 12:15 AM in Frankfurt (Oder), Brandenburg, Germany. The birth data is rated AA (Absolutely Accurate).

Biography

Who is Bernhard Grzimek?

Silesian-German zoo director, zoologist, book author, editor, and animal conservationist in postwar West-Germany. After studying veterinary medicine in 1928, first at Leipzig and later in Berlin, Grzimek received his doctorate in 1933. He married Hildegard Prüfer on May 17, 1930 and had three sons: Rochus, Michael, and an adopted son, Thomas. Grzimek was director of the Frankfurt Zoological Garden for 29 years, 1 May 1945 - 30 April 1974. In 1954 he founded the image agency Okapia, specialized in animals and nature. Grzimek is most famous for the work he undertook for the conservation of the Serengeti. He spent several years studying the wildlife there along with his son Michael, especially on areal observation and counts of large scale annual migrations. In 1959 Michael was killed in an air crash. Bernhard Grzimeks best-selling book called Serengeti Shall Not Die appealed enormously to the public and was key in driving the creation of the Serengeti National Park. Grzimek was the editor-in-chief of (and author of a number of articles in) a massive and monumental encyclopedia of animal life. After publication in Germany in 1968, Grzimeks Animal Life Encyclopedia was translated into English and published in 1975 in 13 volumes (covering lower life forms, insects and other invertebrates, fish, amphibia, reptiles, birds and mammals) plus three additional volumes on Ecology, Ethology and Evolution. Grzimek died in Frankfurt am Main on March 13, 1987, falling asleep while watching a circus performance with a group of children. Link to Wikipedia biography
Latest Info

Latest Updates

Update at: Mar 7, 2026

Bernhard Grzimek (1909–1987) — Public Profile

Bernhard Grzimek was a prominent German zoologist, conservationist, and longtime director of the Frankfurt Zoo. He played a major role in 20th-century wildlife conservation and in popularizing zoological knowledge through encyclopedic works and documentary film.

Public life and career

  • Director of Frankfurt Zoo from the 1940s until his death in 1987, shaping the institution''s conservation focus.
  • Advocated for wildlife protection and habitat preservation on national and international stages.
  • Co-producer and collaborator on the 1959 documentary Serengeti Shall Not Die with his son Michael Grzimek.

Notable works

  • Grzimek''s Animal Life Encyclopedia — a comprehensive reference series on animal biology and ecology, widely used in education and research.
  • Serengeti Shall Not Die (1959) — a documentary highlighting Serengeti ecosystems and conservation issues, which brought Grzimek''s work to global audiences.

Legacy and influence

Grzimek''s efforts helped elevate public awareness of wildlife conservation and the importance of protected areas. His encyclopedia and documentary projects contributed to ongoing conservation education and the professionalization of zoo-based conservation programs.

News and public references

As a historical figure, active news activity ended with his passing in 1987. Modern discussions about his work occur in academic contexts, library catalogs, and film retrospectives. Institutions such as the Frankfurt Zoo maintain materials and tributes related to his contributions.

Social media and online presence

There are no official public social media profiles for Bernhard Grzimek. References to his work appear on museum and library pages, film pages, and conservation history discussions. Official information is typically found through institutional sites (for example, Frankfurt Zoo) and established biographical resources.

Further reading

  • Grzimek''s Animal Life Encyclopedia — overview and volumes available in libraries and online catalogs.
  • Serengeti Shall Not Die — historical documentary; available via film archives and educational programs.
◈

Which Raj Yogas are in Bernhard Grzimek's birth chart?

2 FOUND

Bernhard Grzimek's chart shows 2 Raj Yogas, including Varishtha Yoga, Budhaditya Yoga.

Planetary Combinations
∞

What do Bernhard Grzimek's numerology numbers say?

Bernhard Grzimek's core numbers are Life Path 11, Destiny 5, Soul Urge 3, Personality 11, Kabbalah Number 6, Birth 6.

∞Life Path
11

Chaldean Life Path 11 is a master vibration of heightened intuition and spiritual sensitivity. It indicates inspired leadership when grounded and practical.

◎Destiny
5

Chaldean Destiny 5 indicates dynamic progress through change and versatility. It supports travel, sales, communication roles, and fast adaptation.

❖Soul Urge
3

Chaldean Soul 3 desires joy and expression. It seeks creativity, appreciation, and the freedom to share ideas and feelings.

◇Personality
11

Chaldean Personality 11 appears intuitive and inspiring. Others often sense sensitivity, vision, and spiritual presence.

∞Kabbalah Number
6

Kabbalah Number 6 reflects an inner spiritual code of care and harmony. It supports service, relationships, responsibility, and ethical choices.

✦Birth
6

Discover Birth Number 6 in Vedic astrology: core traits, love life, career paths, and remedies to balance karma and unlock success through mindful choices.

❖

Life Events & Planetary Transits

Key events mapped against the active Dasha and planetary transits at the time.

1987
Death
Other Death 13 March 1987 (In his sleep)
◈ DKSCORE

Discover Your Own Cosmic Blueprint

Get a personalised Vedic birth chart analysis with your own DK Score — just like the profile above.

Or get the DKSCORE App
Get it onGoogle Play

Join the world's fastest spiritual technology platform

Weekly astrology, in your inbox

Editor-picked articles + this week's transits, every Sunday. No spam.