Zoo

Frankfurt Zoo

Frankfurt am Main, Hessen

Founded 1858

11 Hectares

Germany's second-oldest zoo in the heart of Frankfurt, made famous by Bernhard Grzimek. Home to around 4,500 animals from 450 species.

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Notable Animals

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Okapia johnstoni

Endangered

Okapia johnstoni

Okapi

Successful okapi breeding as part of the Grzimek legacy.

🌍 Afrika

🍽️ Herbivore

⚖️ 200–350 kg

⏳ 20–30 Jahre

🏞️ Rainforests of the Congo

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The okapi's tongue is so long it can clean its own eyes with it.

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Gorilla gorilla

Critically Endangered

Gorilla gorilla

Great Ape

Gorillas in the famous Borgori Forest.

🌍 Afrika

🍽️ Herbivore

⚖️ 70–200 kg

⏳ 35–50 Jahre

🏞️ Tropical rainforests of West Africa

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Gorillas share 98.3% of their DNA with humans.

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Spheniscus humboldti

Vulnerable

Spheniscus humboldti

Humboldt Penguin

Humboldt penguins in a modern enclosure.

🌎 Südamerika

🍽️ Piscivore

⚖️ 3–5 kg

⏳ 15–20 Jahre

🏞️ Coasts of Chile and Peru

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Humboldt penguins are loyal to their partner for life.

Special Features

Borgori Forest

Grzimek House

Exotarium