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Paddlefish swimming in the Hellabrun Aquarium
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Discover the secrets of the sea at Hellabrunn Aquarium

While the temperatures are still cold, a visit to Hellabrunn Aquarium offers the perfect place for to warm up and discover the secrets of the sea.

Discover the secrets of the sea at Hellabrunn Aquarium
Mishmi-Takin-Kalb im Tierpark Hellabrunn
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Spring is coming – Hellabrunn Zoo celebrates birth of rare Mishmi takin

Hellabrunn Zoo is thrilled to announce the birth of a new baby Mishmi takin. The little takin kid is happily exploring its enclosure.

Spring is coming – Hellabrunn Zoo celebrates birth of rare Mishmi takin
Hellabrunn Zoo Director Dr. h.c. Rasem Baban and Bavarian Minister-President Dr. Markus Söder
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Hellabrunn Zoo has announced exciting plans to create a state-of-the-art giant panda habitat in Munich

The new facility will be built in cooperation with the Free State of Bavaria and the City of Munich. Opening is planned in 2028.

Hellabrunn Zoo has announced exciting plans to create a state-of-the-art giant panda habitat in Munich
pied tamarins in Hellabrunn
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Hellabrunn Zoo welcomes new pied tamarins – small primates with a big conservation message

Hellabrunn Zoo is delighted to announce a special addition to its World of Small Monkeys exhibit: the habitat is now home to pied tamarins (Saguinus …

Hellabrunn Zoo welcomes new pied tamarins – small primates with a big conservation message
Female reticulated giraffe Bahati (Copyright: Hellabrunn Zoo / Photo: Julien Huber).
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Hellabrunn Zoo giraffe Bahati has died

On Thursday afternoon, the female giraffe Bahati was found dead in the giraffe enclosure after visitors reported seeing a giraffe lying on its side.

Hellabrunn Zoo giraffe Bahati has died
Hog deer at Hellabrunn Zoo
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New species at Hellabrunn Zoo! Hog Deer!

Hellabrunn Zoo is delighted to welcome the new species hog deer. Since this week they can be viewed between the takin and nilgai enclosures.

New species at Hellabrunn Zoo! Hog Deer!
Die Kunekune-Mutter mit ihrem Nachwuchs.
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Rare Kunekune piglets born in Hellabrunn’s Mühlendorf village

A spring visit by a Kunekune boar has proven to be a success: Piglets are back in Hellabrunn‘s Mühlendorf village! Mum Xippe gave birth to six young.

Rare Kunekune piglets born in Hellabrunn’s Mühlendorf village
New breeding stallion and mares of Przewalski's wild horses on the grounds at Hellabrunn Zoo
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Conservation in action: Hellabrunn Zoo welcomes new breeding stallion for Przewalski's horses

Last month, Hellabrunn Zoo welcomed a new Przewalski's horse stallion with the aim of establishing a genetically valuable breeding group.

Conservation in action: Hellabrunn Zoo welcomes new breeding stallion for Przewalski's horses
Asian elephant Savani next to mother Rani in the elephant house at Hellabrunn Zoo
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Hellabrunn Zoo’s elephants reorganise amid changes in group composition

The elephant group is currently undergoing a process of social structure reorganisation. All have to redefine their roles within the herd.

Hellabrunn Zoo’s elephants reorganise amid changes in group composition
The young bull elephant Otto enjoying the bathing pool
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Hellabrunn Zoo mourns: Elephant Otto succumbs to herpes virus

Heartbreaking news: Otto, the beloved young bull elephant, who had been suffering from a life-threatening herpes infection (EEHV 1), has died.

Hellabrunn Zoo mourns: Elephant Otto succumbs to herpes virus