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The Isar entrance to Hellabrunn Zoo

Price changes at Hellabrunn

Hellabrunn Zoo is making some changes to its ticket prices for the first time in several years. Moderate price increases for day tickets and annual …

Price changes at Hellabrunn
A racoon enjoys his christmas treat

Hellabrunn Zoo animals enjoy annual Christmas tree treats

A few days before Christmas, the animal residents at Hellabrunn Zoo receive a very special surprise: Christmas trees loaded with colourful treats, …

Hellabrunn Zoo animals enjoy annual Christmas tree treats
One of the chimpanzees at Hellabrunn.

New arrival: Hellabrunn Zoo welcomes male chimpanzee

Exciting news from the Jungle Pavilion: Hellabrunn Zoo is thrilled to announce the arrival of a male chimpanzee from Pilsen Zoo in the Czech Republic. …

New arrival: Hellabrunn Zoo welcomes male chimpanzee
Female rhinoceros Rapti

Rapti the beloved rhino has died

Yesterday morning, the female Indian rhino was found lifeless in her enclosure in the Rhino House at Hellabrunn Zoo. She was one of the oldest of her …

Rapti the beloved rhino has died
The king penguins are back in their renovated enclosure.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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