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Karlsruhe Zoo

Karlsruhe, Baden-WΓΌrttemberg
Founded 1865
22 Hectares

City-center zoo with historic tree population and adjacent city garden. Home to around 4,000 animals from 300 species.

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Notable Animals

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Ursus maritimus
Vulnerable
Ursus maritimus

Polar Bear

Polar bears in a modern enclosure with a large water pool.

🌍 Europa
🍽️ Carnivore
βš–οΈ 350–700 kg
⏳ 25–30 Jahre
🏞️ Arctic coasts and pack ice
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Polar bear fur is not white but transparent – the skin underneath is black.

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Hippopotamus amphibius
Vulnerable
Hippopotamus amphibius

Hippopotamus

Hippos in a house with underwater viewing.

🌍 Afrika
🍽️ Herbivore
βš–οΈ 1.300–3.200 kg
⏳ 40–50 Jahre
🏞️ Rivers and lakes of Africa
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Hippos secrete a reddish substance that acts as natural sunscreen.

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Panthera uncia
Vulnerable
Panthera uncia

Snow Leopard

The 'Ghost of the Mountains' – a rare big cat of high mountain ranges.

🌏 Asien
🍽️ Carnivore
βš–οΈ 25–55 kg
⏳ 15–18 Jahre
🏞️ High mountains of Central Asia
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Snow leopards can leap up to 15 meters in distance.

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Giraffa camelopardalis
Vulnerable
Giraffa camelopardalis

Giraffe

The tallest land animal in the world with an unmistakable spotted pattern.

🌍 Afrika
🍽️ Herbivore
βš–οΈ 800–1.200 kg
⏳ 25–30 Jahre
🏞️ Savannas and open woodlands of Africa
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A giraffe's tongue is up to 50 cm long and dark-colored for sun protection.

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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.

Special Features

Exotic House
Gondoletta
Lauterberg