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