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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Loxodonta africana

Endangered

Loxodonta africana

African Elephant

Elephants in the impressive Sambesi themed world.

🌍 Afrika

🍽️ Herbivore

⚖️ 3.000–6.000 kg

⏳ 60–70 Jahre

🏞️ African savannas and forests

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Elephants can recognize themselves in mirrors – a sign of high intelligence.

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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.

Special Features

Yukon Bay

Sambesi

Gorilla Mountain

Outback