Karlsruhe Zoo

Karlsruhe, Baden-Württemberg

Founded 1865

22 Hectares

City-center zoo with historic tree population and adjacent city garden. Home to around 4,000 animals from 300 species.

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Notable Animals

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Ursus maritimus

Vulnerable

Ursus maritimus

Polar Bear

Polar bears in a modern enclosure with a large water pool.

🌍 Europa

🍽️ Carnivore

⚖️ 350–700 kg

⏳ 25–30 Jahre

🏞️ Arctic coasts and pack ice

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Polar bear fur is not white but transparent – the skin underneath is black.

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Hippopotamus amphibius

Vulnerable

Hippopotamus amphibius

Hippopotamus

Hippos in a house with underwater viewing.

🌍 Afrika

🍽️ Herbivore

⚖️ 1.300–3.200 kg

⏳ 40–50 Jahre

🏞️ Rivers and lakes of Africa

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Hippos secrete a reddish substance that acts as natural sunscreen.

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Panthera pardus tulliana

Endangered

Panthera pardus tulliana

Persian Leopard

Persian leopards as part of an EEP breeding program.

🌏 Asien

🍽️ Carnivore

⚖️ 25–70 kg

⏳ 10–15 Jahre

🏞️ Mountain regions of West Asia

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Persian leopards can carry twice their body weight up trees.

Special Features

Exotic House

Gondoletta

Lauterberg