Zoo

All-Weather Zoo Muenster

Muenster, Nordrhein-Westfalen

Founded 1974

30 Hectares

Unique concept with covered walkways between animal houses for weather-independent visits. Home to around 3,000 animals from 300 species.

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Notable Animals

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Elephas maximus

Endangered

Elephas maximus

Asian Elephant

Asian elephants in the modern elephant park.

🌏 Asien

🍽️ Herbivore

⚖️ 2.700–5.000 kg

⏳ 60–70 Jahre

🏞️ Tropical forests of South Asia

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Asian elephants communicate via infrasound that humans cannot hear.

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Panthera tigris altaica

Endangered

Panthera tigris altaica

Amur Tiger

Siberian tigers in a naturalistic enclosure.

🌏 Asien

🍽️ Carnivore

⚖️ 180–300 kg

⏳ 15–20 Jahre

🏞️ Forests of Siberia

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The Siberian tiger is the largest living cat species in the world.

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Zalophus californianus

Least Concern

Zalophus californianus

California Sea Lion

Playful marine mammals, stars of sea lion shows.

🌎 Nordamerika

🍽️ Piscivore

⚖️ 85–390 kg

⏳ 15–25 Jahre

🏞️ Pacific coast of North America

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Sea lions can dive to depths of up to 274 meters.

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Gorilla gorilla

Critically Endangered

Gorilla gorilla

Gorilla

Western lowland gorillas in a modern enclosure.

🌍 Afrika

🍽️ Herbivore

⚖️ 70–200 kg

⏳ 35–50 Jahre

🏞️ Tropical rainforests of West Africa

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Gorillas share 98.3% of their DNA with humans.

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Pteronura brasiliensis

Endangered

Pteronura brasiliensis

Giant Otter

The world's largest otter species, living in family groups.

🌎 Südamerika

🍽️ Piscivore

⚖️ 22–34 kg

⏳ 10–13 Jahre

🏞️ Rivers and lakes of South America

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Giant otters have unique throat markings used for identification.

Special Features

Covered Walkways

Horse Museum

Children's and Horse Park