Zoo

Dortmund Zoo

Dortmund, Nordrhein-Westfalen

Founded 1953

28 Hectares

South American-focused collection with one of the largest giant anteater populations in Europe. Home to around 1,500 animals from 230 species.

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Notable Animals

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Myrmecophaga tridactyla

Vulnerable

Myrmecophaga tridactyla

Giant Anteater

One of the most successful giant anteater breeding programs in Europe.

🌎 Südamerika

🍽️ Insectivore

⚖️ 22–39 kg

⏳ 14–16 Jahre

🏞️ Savannas and grasslands of South America

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An anteater can eat up to 35,000 ants per day.

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Pteronura brasiliensis

Endangered

Pteronura brasiliensis

Giant Otter

Rare giant otters from South America in a modern enclosure.

🌎 Südamerika

🍽️ Piscivore

⚖️ 22–32 kg

⏳ 10–13 Jahre

🏞️ Rivers and lakes of South America

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Giant otters can grow up to 1.8 m long and hunt in family groups.

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Panthera onca

Near Threatened

Panthera onca

Jaguar

Jaguars as part of the South American focus collection.

🌎 Südamerika

🍽️ Carnivore

⚖️ 56–96 kg

⏳ 12–15 Jahre

🏞️ Rainforests and wetlands of the Americas

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Jaguars have the strongest bite of all big cats and can crack turtle shells.

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Tamandua tetradactyla

Least Concern

Tamandua tetradactyla

Tamandua

Small anteater with a prehensile tail, a tree dweller of South America.

🌎 Südamerika

🍽️ Insectivore

⚖️ 3–7 kg

⏳ 9–12 Jahre

🏞️ Tropical forests of South America

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A tamandua eats up to 9,000 ants and termites daily.

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Tapirus terrestris

Vulnerable

Tapirus terrestris

Lowland Tapir

South America's largest land mammal with a flexible trunk.

🌎 Südamerika

🍽️ Herbivore

⚖️ 150–300 kg

⏳ 25–30 Jahre

🏞️ Tropical forests and wetlands of South America

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Tapirs are excellent swimmers and dive underwater to escape predators.

Special Features

Amazon House

Rainforest House Rumah hutan

Rhinoceros Exhibit