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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.

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Panthera uncia
Vulnerable
Panthera uncia

Snow Leopard

The 'Ghost of the Mountains' – a rare big cat of high mountain ranges.

🌏 Asien
🍽️ Carnivore
⚖️ 25–55 kg
⏳ 15–18 Jahre
🏞️ High mountains of Central Asia
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Snow leopards can leap up to 15 meters in distance.

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Panthera leo
Vulnerable
Panthera leo

Lion

The king of the animals, the only cat species living in prides.

🌍 Afrika
🍽️ Carnivore
⚖️ 120–250 kg
⏳ 10–14 Jahre
🏞️ Savannas and grasslands of Africa
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A lion's roar can be heard from up to 8 kilometers away.

Special Features

Lion Exhibit
Tapir Forest
Sea Lion Pool