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Saarbruecken Zoo

Saarbruecken, Saarland
Founded 1932
15 Hectares

Zoo on Eschberg hill with around 1,000 animals from 150 species in a naturalistic environment. Known for its primate keeping.

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Notable Animals

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Mandrillus sphinx
Vulnerable
Mandrillus sphinx

Mandrill

Colorful mandrills in a tropical exhibit.

🌍 Afrika
🍽️ Omnivore
βš–οΈ 11–37 kg
⏳ 20–30 Jahre
🏞️ Rainforests of West Africa
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Mandrills are the most colorful mammals in the world.

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Panthera onca
Near Threatened
Panthera onca

Jaguar

Jaguars in a South American-themed enclosure.

🌎 Südamerika
🍽️ Carnivore
βš–οΈ 56–96 kg
⏳ 12–15 Jahre
🏞️ Rainforests and wetlands of the Americas
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Jaguars have the strongest bite of all big cats and can crack turtle shells.

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Gorilla gorilla gorilla
Critically Endangered
Gorilla gorilla gorilla

Western Lowland Gorilla

The most common gorilla subspecies, yet critically endangered.

🌍 Afrika
🍽️ Herbivore
βš–οΈ 70–180 kg
⏳ 35–50 Jahre
🏞️ Tropical lowland rainforests of West Africa
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Silverback males can weigh over 180 kg, twice as much as females.

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Pan troglodytes
Endangered
Pan troglodytes

Chimpanzee

Our closest relatives, highly intelligent and social.

🌍 Afrika
🍽️ Omnivore
βš–οΈ 30–60 kg
⏳ 40–50 Jahre
🏞️ Tropical forests and savannas of Central and West Africa
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Chimpanzees use tools like sticks to fish for termites.

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Acinonyx jubatus soemmeringii
Vulnerable
Acinonyx jubatus soemmeringii

Sudan Cheetah

Rare cheetah subspecies from northeastern Africa.

🌍 Afrika
🍽️ Carnivore
βš–οΈ 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.

Special Features

Monkey House
Seal Pool
Tropical House