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The king penguins are back in their renovated enclosure.
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Penguins are back at Hellabrunn Zoo’s Polar World

After around two years of renovation, the time has finally come: the king penguins and rockhopper penguins are back at Hellabrunn Zoo! A total of 22 …

Penguins are back at Hellabrunn Zoo’s Polar World
A zebra on the newly renovated enclosure.
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Grounds restoration of zebra, takin and nilgai enclosures completed

This past summer, visitors will have noticed construction work on the zebra, kudu, takin, nilgai and blackbuck enclosures. The areas were closed off …

Grounds restoration of zebra, takin and nilgai enclosures completed
A Siamang in the branches.
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Gibbons at Hellabrunn Zoo – a highly endangered primate family

Today, 24 October, is International Gibbon Day. Hellabrunn Zoo is home to two species of gibbons: silvery gibbons and siamangs. Zoological curator Dr …

Gibbons at Hellabrunn Zoo – a highly endangered primate family
Bundeswehr explosive ordnance detection dogs practise at Hellabrunn Zoo
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German army bomb detection dogs train at Hellabrunn Zoo

The German army's explosive detection dog (EDD) unit visited Hellabrunn Zoo for a demanding exercise. This took place in the dark and on unfamiliar …

German army bomb detection dogs train at Hellabrunn Zoo
GEH award for Hellabrunn Zoo
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Hellabrunn Zoo awarded Arche-Park membership

Hellabrunn Zoo has been designated an Arche-Park (Ark Park) by the Society for the Conservation of Heritage and Endangered Livestock Breeds (GEH). The …

Hellabrunn Zoo awarded Arche-Park membership
[Translate to English:] Menschen geführte Migration des Waldrapp nach Andalusien
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Northern bald ibis: Successful launch of second human-led migration to Andalusia

Good news for northern bald ibis conservation and reintroduction in Germany: an ultralight aircraft belonging to the Waldrappteam is leading 36 young …

Northern bald ibis: Successful launch of second human-led migration to Andalusia
[Translate to English:] Sibirscher Tiger mit Enrichment im Tierpark Hellabrunn
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Mornings at Hellabrunn Zoo

The morning melody at Hellabrunn Zoo includes the jingling of food prep kitchen keys and the rhythmic hum of bicycle tyres rolling along the paths – …

Mornings at Hellabrunn Zoo
Research at Hellabrunn Zoo
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Research at Hellabrunn Zoo: How do porcupines keep themselves busy?

A behavioural study examined how environmental design affects the behaviour and use of space among the Indian crested porcupines at Hellabrunn Zoo.

Research at Hellabrunn Zoo: How do porcupines keep themselves busy?
[Translate to English:] Südliches Kugelgürteltier in Hellabrunn
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New species at Hellabrunn Zoo: Three-banded armadillo

The newly reopened habitat in the "World of the Small Monkeys" offers visitors to discover a brand new species: a pair of three-banded armadillos.

New species at Hellabrunn Zoo: Three-banded armadillo
[Translate to English:] Flamingo mit Küken
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Meet the fluffy flamingo chicks at Hellabrunn Zoo

What's that squeaking noise? The greater flamingo colony at Hellabrunn Zoo has new offspring.

Meet the fluffy flamingo chicks at Hellabrunn Zoo