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Cologne Zoo
Cologne, Nordrhein-Westfalen Germany's third-oldest zoo, founded in 1860, with the largest elephant park north of the Alps. Home to over 10,000 animals from more than 850 species.
Endangered
Elephas maximus
Asian Elephant
In the largest elephant park north of the Alps, spanning two hectares.
🌏 Asien
🍽️ Herbivore
⚖️ 2.700–5.000 kg
⏳ 60–70 Jahre
🏞️ Tropical forests of South Asia
💡 Asian elephants communicate via infrasound that humans cannot hear.
Endangered
Okapia johnstoni
Okapi
Rare forest giraffes in a specialized tropical house.
🌍 Afrika
🍽️ Herbivore
⚖️ 200–350 kg
⏳ 20–30 Jahre
🏞️ Rainforests of the Congo
💡 The okapi's tongue is so long it can clean its own eyes with it.
Vulnerable
Panthera uncia
Snow Leopard
Snow leopards in a rocky mountain landscape.
🌏 Asien
🍽️ Carnivore
⚖️ 25–55 kg
⏳ 15–18 Jahre
🏞️ High mountains of Central Asia
💡 Snow leopards cannot roar – they purr instead, like domestic cats.
Vulnerable
Hippopotamus amphibius
Hippopotamus
Impressive hippos with underwater viewing opportunities.
🌍 Afrika
🍽️ Herbivore
⚖️ 1.300–3.200 kg
⏳ 40–50 Jahre
🏞️ Rivers and lakes of Africa
💡 Hippos secrete a reddish substance that acts as natural sunscreen.