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Vivarium Darmstadt

Darmstadt, Hessen
Founded 1956
4 Hectares

Small city zoo focusing on reptiles, amphibians, and fish. Home to around 2,000 animals from 190 species.

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Notable Animals

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Cebuella pygmaea
Least Concern
Cebuella pygmaea

Pygmy Marmoset

World's smallest monkeys in the tropical house.

🌎 Südamerika
🍽️ Omnivore
βš–οΈ 100–140 g
⏳ 11–12 Jahre
🏞️ Rainforests of the Amazon Basin
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Pygmy marmosets are the world's smallest monkeys – about the size of a finger.

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Python regius
Near Threatened
Python regius

Ball Python

Various python species in the reptile house.

🌍 Afrika
🍽️ Carnivore
βš–οΈ 1–2 kg
⏳ 20–30 Jahre
🏞️ Savannas and grasslands of West Africa
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Ball pythons curl into a ball when threatened.

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Lemur catta
Endangered
Lemur catta

Ring-Tailed Lemur

Ring-tailed lemurs in a walk-through lemur exhibit.

🏝️ Madagaskar
🍽️ Omnivore
βš–οΈ 2–3,5 kg
⏳ 16–19 Jahre
🏞️ Dry forests of Madagascar
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Ring-tailed lemurs like to sunbathe with outstretched arms – like doing yoga.

Special Features

Tropical House
Terrariums
Aquarium House