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North American porcupines
Press release

New animal arrivals in the polar world: North American porcupines

There is now a new species to discover at Hellabrunn Polarwelt: a female North American porcupine.

New animal arrivals in the polar world: North American porcupines
A silver gibbon shows off its skills on a rope.
Press release

A Golden Autumn in Hellabrunn: Wildlife Spotting and Special Experiences

The zoo are ablaze with colour, whilst numerous animals bask in the sunshine one last time on sunny autumn days in their outdoor enclosures.

A Golden Autumn in Hellabrunn: Wildlife Spotting and Special Experiences
Dr. h.c. Rasem Baban (Hellabrunn) und Jan Mersmann (Stadtsparkasse München) bei der Scheckübergabe vor der neuen Anlage der Przewalski-Urwildpferde im Münchner Tierpark Hellabrunn
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Stadtsparkasse München donates 100,000 euros for the Przewalski’s wild horse enclosure

With this support, Hellabrunn’s long-standing partner is enabling the redesign of the enclosure for the Przewalski’s horses.

Stadtsparkasse München donates 100,000 euros for the Przewalski’s wild horse enclosure
Medical Training bei einem Mähnenwolf in Hellabrunn
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Building trust, strengthening cooperation – animal training in Hellabrunn

The animal trainers at Hellabrunn Zoo are strengthening the bond and cooperation between animals and humans.

Building trust, strengthening cooperation – animal training in Hellabrunn
auf dem Titelbild des Kalenders ist Schimpansen-Jungtier Ayana zu sehen
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12 months of biodiversity: The new Hellabrunn 2027 calendar is here!

The Hellabrunn 2027 calendar is now available at the zoo ticket offices and in both zoo shops.

12 months of biodiversity: The new Hellabrunn 2027 calendar is here!
Ein Ticket wird im Tierpark Hallebrunn in München verkauft. Foto: Marc Conzelmann
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Hellabrunn to adjust admission prices in two stages

Hellabrunn Zoo is adjusting its admission prices for day tickets with effect from 1 October 2026 and 1 October 2027.

Hellabrunn to adjust admission prices in two stages
Der Mittelamerikanische Tapir 'Matteo' in seiner Innenanlage im Münchner Tierpark Hellabrunn
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Welcome to Hellabrunn: Central American tapir moves into the Rhinoceros House

Visitors are expected to be able to see the charismatic new arrival gradually from Friday onwards, depending on how the acclimatisation process goes.

Welcome to Hellabrunn: Central American tapir moves into the Rhinoceros House
Eine Kirk-Dikdik Antilope steht in ihrem Stall im Tierpark Hellabrunn
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Hellabrunn welcomes Kirk’s dik-diks – one of the world’s smallest antelopes

These dainty even-toed ungulates can now be seen opposite the petting area at the Isar entrance.

Hellabrunn welcomes Kirk’s dik-diks – one of the world’s smallest antelopes
Two-toed sloth with offspring
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Hellabrunn Zoo welcomes its most laid-back new arrival – a baby sloth

Once again there is a new addition to the sloth family at Hellabrunn Zoo. The animal care team has already had a first glimpse of the new offspring.

Hellabrunn Zoo welcomes its most laid-back new arrival – a baby sloth
Baby chimpanzee clinging tightly to its mother
Press release

Hellabrunn welcomes birth of baby chimpanzee

A baby chimpanzee was born on Saturday afternoon. The baby chimp is doing very well, although it is too early to identify its gender.

Hellabrunn welcomes birth of baby chimpanzee

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