Wuppertal Zoo

Wuppertal, Nordrhein-Westfalen

Founded 1881

24 Hectares

Scenic zoo with historic architecture, set in a green valley. Home to around 4,200 animals from 470 species.

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Notable Animals

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Loxodonta africana

Endangered

Loxodonta africana

African Elephant

African elephants in a spacious open-air enclosure.

🌍 Afrika

🍽️ Herbivore

⚖️ 3.000–6.000 kg

⏳ 60–70 Jahre

🏞️ African savannas and forests

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Elephants can recognize themselves in mirrors – a sign of high intelligence.

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Zalophus californianus

Least Concern

Zalophus californianus

California Sea Lion

Sea lions in a modern water facility with spectator seating.

🌎 Nordamerika

🍽️ Piscivore

⚖️ 50–350 kg

⏳ 15–25 Jahre

🏞️ Pacific coast of North America

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Sea lions can walk on all four flippers on land – seals cannot.

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Aptenodytes patagonicus

Least Concern

Aptenodytes patagonicus

King Penguin

King penguins in a climate-controlled penguin facility.

🧊 Antarktis

🍽️ Piscivore

⚖️ 11–16 kg

⏳ 25–30 Jahre

🏞️ Subantarctic islands

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King penguins can dive up to 300 meters deep.

Special Features

Lion Exhibit

Tapir Forest

Sea Lion Pool