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Augsburg Zoo

Augsburg, Bayern
Founded 1937
22 Hectares

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

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Notable Animals

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

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Panthera leo
Vulnerable
Panthera leo

Lion

African lions in an open enclosure.

🌍 Afrika
🍽️ Carnivore
βš–οΈ 120–250 kg
⏳ 15–20 Jahre
🏞️ African savannas
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A lion's roar can be heard up to 8 kilometers away.

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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
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Capuchin monkeys use stones as tools to crack nuts.

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

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

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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
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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