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.

Notable Animals

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Gorilla gorilla gorilla

Critically Endangered

Gorilla gorilla 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 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.

Rainforest House

Butterfly Jungle

Meerkat Exhibit