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Zoo

Magdeburg Zoo

Magdeburg, Sachsen-Anhalt
Founded 1950
16 Hectares

Modern zoo with an African focus and the AFRICAMBO project. Home to around 900 animals from 200 species.

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Notable Animals

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Diceros bicornis
Critically Endangered
Diceros bicornis

Black Rhinoceros

Black rhinoceros in the AFRICAMBO exhibit.

🌍 Afrika
🍽️ Herbivore
⚖️ 800–1.400 kg
35–50 Jahre
🏞️ Savannas and bushland of Africa
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Despite their size, rhinos can run up to 55 km/h.

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Giraffa camelopardalis
Vulnerable
Giraffa camelopardalis

Giraffe

Giraffes in an African savanna landscape.

🌍 Afrika
🍽️ Herbivore
⚖️ 800–1.200 kg
25–30 Jahre
🏞️ African savannas
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A giraffe's tongue is up to 50 cm long and dark blue in color.

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Pan troglodytes
Endangered
Pan troglodytes

Chimpanzee

Chimpanzees in a modern great ape house.

🌍 Afrika
🍽️ Omnivore
⚖️ 30–60 kg
40–50 Jahre
🏞️ Tropical rainforests of Africa
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Chimpanzees use over 60 different tools in the wild.

Special Features

AFRICAMBO
Elephant Enclosure
Madagascar House