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Hellabrunn Zoo makes heartbreaking decision

The year 2022 ended with sad news from Hellabrunn Zoo. On New Year's Eve morning, the keepers were surprised to discover a newborn infant in the …

Hellabrunn Zoo makes heartbreaking decision
[Translate to English:] Pinselohrschwein auf braunem Boden

Refrain from fireworks: Hellabrunn Zoo asks everyone to show consideration for animals and environment

With only two days to go until New Year’s Eve, Hellabrunn is once again expressly appealing to the citizens of Munich to refrain from setting off …

Refrain from fireworks: Hellabrunn Zoo asks everyone to show consideration for animals and environment
[Translate to English:] riesenschildkröte auf boden

Hellabrunn Zoo will reopen Tortoise House on 24 December

After a period of closure for extensive renovation work, the Tortoise House will reopen on Christmas Eve.

Hellabrunn Zoo will reopen Tortoise House on 24 December
[Translate to English:] Mähnenwolf Weihnachtbaum

Christmas cheer at Hellabrunn Zoo

It's Christmas time again at Hellabrunn Zoo! The animals have been getting into the festive spirit by tucking into tasty treats provided by their …

Christmas cheer at Hellabrunn Zoo
[Translate to English:] Hellabrunner Honiggläser

Limited stock of Hellabrunn honey on sale at the zoo from today

Just in time for Christmas, Hellabrunn is offering visitors an opportunity to buy honey produced in the zoo’s apiary.

Limited stock of Hellabrunn honey on sale at the zoo from today
[Translate to English:] Rasem Baban, Tierparkdirektor und Lena Bockreiß, Kuratorin, beim Auswildern der Bachforellen am Bach.

Hellabrunn Zoo releases hatchery-bred river trout into Auer Mühlbach

The Fish Hatchery at Hellabrunn Zoo runs an in-situ species conservation project, which promotes the protection of the regionally endangered river …

Hellabrunn Zoo releases hatchery-bred river trout into Auer Mühlbach
[Translate to English:] Ein Drill-Männchen.

Hellabrunn Zoo forced to euthanize six drills due to severe illness

Hellabrunn Zoo was forced to euthanize six drills due to an incurable illness.

Hellabrunn Zoo forced to euthanize six drills due to severe illness
[Translate to English:] Zwei gelb-blaue Aras hängen an einem Baum.

Hellabrunn continues to support EAZA Emergency Fund for Ukrainian Zoos

The situation in Ukraine since the attack by its neighbour, in violation of international law, is incredibly difficult for all its citizens, the …

Hellabrunn continues to support EAZA Emergency Fund for Ukrainian Zoos
[Translate to English:] Ein Querzahnmolch in Hellabrunn.

Seven new Lake Pátzcuaro salamanders at Hellabrunn Zoo

Native to Mexico, Lake Pátzcuaro salamanders spend their entire lives in the water - without undergoing the typical amphibian metamorphosis from larva …

Seven new Lake Pátzcuaro salamanders at Hellabrunn Zoo
[Translate to English:] Otto steht zusammen mit der Elefantenherde vorm Schlammbad

Hellabrunn Zoo celebrates Otto the elephant’s second birthday

On 11 November, Hellabrunn Zoo celebrated the birthday of one of its most popular residents: Otto, the elephant, turned two!

Hellabrunn Zoo celebrates Otto the elephant’s second birthday

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