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[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
[Translate to English:] Ein europäischer Elch.

Hellabrunn Zoo welcomes two new elks

After a three-week settling in period, the two newcomers from Kolmården Wildlife Park in the Swedish municipality of Norrköping, south of Stockholm, …

Hellabrunn Zoo welcomes two new elks
[Translate to English:] Halloween in Hellabrunn.

Halloween fun at Hellabrunn Zoo with carved pumpkins and spooktacular treats

Animals at Hellabrunn Zoo are getting into the Halloween spirt by enjoying a selection of spooky treats. Every year at the end of October, the …

Halloween fun at Hellabrunn Zoo with carved pumpkins and spooktacular treats
[Translate to English:] Steinkäuze Schlunkendorf

Little owl reintroduction: First Munich-born offspring arrives in Brandenburg

Hellabrunn Zoo is participating in a project with the Landschafts-Förderverein Nuthe-Nieplitz-Niederung e.V. to reintroduce the little owl to the …

Little owl reintroduction: First Munich-born offspring arrives in Brandenburg
zoo calendar title pic lion

The new Hellabrunn Zoo calendar is here!

Our 2023 calendar is now available for purchase at the ticket office and in our gift shops. It features twelve amazing images of life at the zoo. The …

The new Hellabrunn Zoo calendar is here!
[Translate to English:] Stachelschwein Baumhoehle Birgit Mohr

Hellabrunn Zoo announces birth of Indian crested porcupine: First in 30 years!

Hooray, it's a boy! Hellabrunn Zoo welcomed the birth of its first Indian crested porcupine baby in more than 30 years.

Hellabrunn Zoo announces birth of Indian crested porcupine: First in 30 years!

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Ein Manul schleckt sich das Maul.
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Ein Zebra.
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