For eight seasons, Dr. Susanne Mertens has cared for animals at Leipzig Zoo, experiencing both heartwarming and dangerous moments. From raising young creatures to treating injured ones, her work demands courage, empathy, and devotion every day.
Tierärztin Dr. Mertens
From childhood, Susanne Mertens dreamed of becoming a zoo veterinarian. Today, as Dr. Mertens, she fulfills that dream at Leipzig Zoo, where she has cared for animals young and old across eight seasons. Along the way, she faces both dangerous and moving moments that test her skills and touch her heart.
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