Schwerin Zoo

Schwerin, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern

Founded 1956

25 Hectares

Zoo on the southern edge of the state capital with around 1,400 animals from 150 species in a natural parkland.

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Notable Animals

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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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Ceratotherium simum

Near Threatened

Ceratotherium simum

White Rhinoceros

White rhinos in a spacious enclosure.

🌍 Afrika

🍽️ Herbivore

⚖️ 1.800–2.500 kg

⏳ 40–50 Jahre

🏞️ African grassland savannas

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White rhinos aren't white – the name comes from the Dutch 'wijd' (wide).

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Panthera leo

Vulnerable

Panthera leo

Lion

Lions in a naturalistic open-air enclosure.

🌍 Afrika

🍽️ Carnivore

⚖️ 120–250 kg

⏳ 15–20 Jahre

🏞️ African savannas

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A lion's roar can be heard up to 8 kilometers away.

Special Features

Giraffe House

Rhino Enclosure

Bear Forest