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Augsburg Zoo

Augsburg, Bayern
Founded 1937
22 Hectares
6 Animals

Family-friendly zoo in Siebentischwald forest with a broad species spectrum. Home to around 1,600 animals from 300 species.

Notable Animals

Ceratotherium simum
Near Threatened
Ceratotherium simum

White Rhinoceros

White rhinos in an African savanna enclosure.

🌍 Afrika
🍽️ Herbivore
βš–οΈ 1.800–2.500 kg
⏳ 40–50 Jahre
🏞️ African grassland savannas
πŸ’‘

White rhinos aren't white – the name comes from the Dutch 'wijd' (wide).

Panthera leo
Vulnerable
Panthera leo

Lion

African lions in an open enclosure.

🌍 Afrika
🍽️ Carnivore
βš–οΈ 120–250 kg
⏳ 15–20 Jahre
🏞️ African savannas
πŸ’‘

A lion's roar can be heard up to 8 kilometers away.

Cebus capucinus
Least Concern
Cebus capucinus

Capuchin Monkey

Capuchin monkeys on a monkey island.

🌎 Südamerika
🍽️ Omnivore
βš–οΈ 2–4 kg
⏳ 15–25 Jahre
🏞️ Tropical forests of Central America
πŸ’‘

Capuchin monkeys use stones as tools to crack nuts.

Elephas maximus
Endangered
Elephas maximus

Asian Elephant

Majestic pachyderms and one of the most intelligent animal species.

🌏 Asien
🍽️ Herbivore
βš–οΈ 2.700–5.000 kg
⏳ 60–70 Jahre
🏞️ Tropical and subtropical forests of South and Southeast Asia
πŸ’‘

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

Panthera pardus saxicolor
Endangered
Panthera pardus saxicolor

Persian Leopard

The largest leopard subspecies, severely endangered.

🌏 Asien
🍽️ Carnivore
βš–οΈ 25–70 kg
⏳ 10–15 Jahre
🏞️ Mountain forests of the Caucasus and Iran
πŸ’‘

Only about 1,300 Persian leopards remain in the wild.

Chrysocyon brachyurus
Near Threatened
Chrysocyon brachyurus

Maned Wolf

Long-legged South American wild canid, neither wolf nor fox.

🌎 Südamerika
🍽️ Omnivore
βš–οΈ 20–30 kg
⏳ 12–15 Jahre
🏞️ Grasslands and Cerrado of South America
πŸ’‘

Despite its name, the maned wolf is neither a wolf nor a fox – it forms its own genus.

Special Features

Elephant House
Africa Panorama
Bird Aviaries