Zoo

Hannover Adventure Zoo

Hanover, Niedersachsen

Founded 1865

22 Hectares

Innovative adventure zoo with seven unique themed worlds. Home to around 2,150 animals from 181 species in elaborately designed landscapes.

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Notable Animals

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Bison bison

Near Threatened

Bison bison

American Bison

Bison in the Yukon Bay area with North American wilderness theming.

🌎 Nordamerika

🍽️ Herbivore

⚖️ 350–1.000 kg

⏳ 15–25 Jahre

🏞️ Prairies and grasslands of North America

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American bison can run up to 55 km/h despite their weight.

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Pan troglodytes

Endangered

Pan troglodytes

Chimpanzee

Chimpanzees on Gorilla Mountain in a naturalistic environment.

🌍 Afrika

🍽️ Omnivore

⚖️ 30–60 kg

⏳ 40–50 Jahre

🏞️ Tropical rainforests of Africa

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Chimpanzees use over 60 different tools in the wild.

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Elephas maximus

Endangered

Elephas maximus

Asian Elephant

Majestic pachyderms and one of the most intelligent animal species.

🌏 Asien

🍽️ Herbivore

⚖️ 2.700–5.000 kg

⏳ 60–70 Jahre

🏞️ Tropical and subtropical forests of South and Southeast Asia

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Asian elephants can recognize themselves in a mirror – a sign of high intelligence.

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Ursus maritimus

Vulnerable

Ursus maritimus

Polar Bear

The largest land-dwelling predator on Earth.

🌍 Arktis

🍽️ Carnivore

⚖️ 350–700 kg

⏳ 25–30 Jahre

🏞️ Arctic coasts and pack ice

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A polar bear's fur is not white but transparent – the skin underneath is black.

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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.

Special Features

Yukon Bay

Sambesi

Gorilla Mountain

Outback