Zoo

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

⚖️ 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

⚖️ 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

⚖️ 2–4 kg

⏳ 15–25 Jahre

🏞️ Tropical forests of Central America

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Capuchin monkeys use stones as tools to crack nuts.

Special Features

Elephant House

Africa Panorama

Bird Aviaries