Zoo

Krefeld Zoo

Krefeld, Nordrhein-Westfalen

Founded 1938

14 Hectares

Family-friendly zoo with strong commitment to species conservation. Home to around 1,000 animals from 200 species in a park-like setting.

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Notable Animals

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Gorilla gorilla gorilla

Critically Endangered

Gorilla gorilla gorilla

Western Lowland Gorilla

Gorillas in a naturalistic great ape house.

🌍 Afrika

🍽️ Herbivore

⚖️ 70–200 kg

⏳ 35–50 Jahre

🏞️ Tropical rainforests of West Africa

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Gorillas share 98.3% of their DNA with humans and can learn sign language.

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Panthera uncia

Vulnerable

Panthera uncia

Snow Leopard

Snow leopards in a rocky mountain enclosure.

🌏 Asien

🍽️ Carnivore

⚖️ 25–55 kg

⏳ 15–18 Jahre

🏞️ High mountains of Central Asia

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Snow leopards cannot roar – they purr instead, like domestic cats.

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Diceros bicornis

Critically Endangered

Diceros bicornis

Black Rhinoceros

Critically endangered rhinoceros with a pointed upper lip.

🌍 Afrika

🍽️ Herbivore

⚖️ 800–1.400 kg

⏳ 35–50 Jahre

🏞️ Savannas and bushland of East and South Africa

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Black rhinos can run at speeds up to 55 km/h.

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Choeropsis liberiensis

Endangered

Choeropsis liberiensis

Pygmy Hippopotamus

Rare, nocturnal miniature version of the hippo from West Africa.

🌍 Afrika

🍽️ Herbivore

⚖️ 180–275 kg

⏳ 30–55 Jahre

🏞️ Tropical forests and swamps of West Africa

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Pygmy hippos weigh only one-tenth as much as their larger relatives.

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Choloepus didactylus

Least Concern

Choloepus didactylus

Two-Toed Sloth

Leisurely tree dwellers that sleep up to 20 hours a day.

🌎 Südamerika

🍽️ Herbivore

⚖️ 4–8 kg

⏳ 20–30 Jahre

🏞️ Tropical rainforests of South and Central America

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Sloths descend from their tree only once a week to relieve themselves.

Special Features

Rainforest House

Butterfly Jungle

Meerkat Exhibit