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Zoo

Hellabrunn Zoo Munich

Munich, Bayern
Founded 1911
40 Hectares

World's first geo-zoo, organized by continents and habitats. Home to around 18,000 animals from 740 species along the Isar river.

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Notable Animals

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Elephas maximus
Endangered
Elephas maximus

Asian Elephant

Elephants in the new Muehlenfeld elephant house.

🌏 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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Giraffa camelopardalis
Vulnerable
Giraffa camelopardalis

Giraffe

Giraffes in an open savanna enclosure with African ambiance.

🌍 Afrika
🍽️ Herbivore
⚖️ 800–1.200 kg
⏳ 25–30 Jahre
🏞️ African savannas
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A giraffe's tongue is up to 50 cm long and dark blue in color.

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Ursus maritimus
Vulnerable
Ursus maritimus

Polar Bear

Polar bears in the polar world with large underwater viewing window.

🌍 Europa
🍽️ Carnivore
⚖️ 350–700 kg
⏳ 25–30 Jahre
🏞️ Arctic coasts and pack ice
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Polar bear fur is not white but transparent – the skin underneath is black.

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Marmota marmota
Least Concern
Marmota marmota

Alpine Marmot

Alpine marmots in the native species exhibit.

🌍 Europa
🍽️ Herbivore
⚖️ 2–8 kg
⏳ 15–18 Jahre
🏞️ Alpine meadows and rocky landscapes
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Marmots hibernate for 6 months and lower their body temperature to 3°C.

Special Features

Polar World
Muehlenfeld
Aquarium
Jungle Tent