Zoo

Landau Zoo

Landau in der Pfalz, Rheinland-Pfalz

Founded 1904

4.5 Hectares

Compact city zoo focusing on species conservation and environmental education. Home to around 800 animals from 120 species.

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Notable Animals

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Spheniscus humboldti

Vulnerable

Spheniscus humboldti

Humboldt Penguin

Humboldt penguins in a modern penguin enclosure.

🌎 Südamerika

🍽️ Piscivore

⚖️ 3–5 kg

⏳ 15–20 Jahre

🏞️ Coasts of Chile and Peru

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Humboldt penguins are loyal to their partner for life.

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Camelus dromedarius

Domesticated

Camelus dromedarius

Dromedary

Dromedaries in a spacious desert enclosure.

🌍 Afrika

🍽️ Herbivore

⚖️ 300–600 kg

⏳ 40–50 Jahre

🏞️ Deserts and semi-deserts

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Dromedaries can drink up to 200 liters of water in 3 minutes.

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Panthera tigris altaica

Endangered

Panthera tigris altaica

Siberian Tiger

The largest living cat species in the world.

🌏 Asien

🍽️ Carnivore

⚖️ 180–300 kg

⏳ 15–20 Jahre

🏞️ Boreal forests of eastern Siberia

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Each tiger has a unique stripe pattern, similar to a fingerprint.

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Acinonyx jubatus soemmeringii

Vulnerable

Acinonyx jubatus soemmeringii

Sudan Cheetah

Rare cheetah subspecies from northeastern Africa.

🌍 Afrika

🍽️ Carnivore

⚖️ 21–60 kg

⏳ 10–12 Jahre

🏞️ Steppes and savannas of northeastern Africa

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Only six European zoos keep Sudan cheetahs in a breeding program.

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Cercocebus atys lunulatus

Endangered

Cercocebus atys lunulatus

White-Headed Mangabey

Rare West African monkey with distinctive white head markings.

🌍 Afrika

🍽️ Omnivore

⚖️ 5–11 kg

⏳ 20–30 Jahre

🏞️ Tropical forests of West Africa

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The white-headed mangabey is among the most endangered monkey species in Africa.

Special Features

Tropical House

Petting Zoo

Zoo School