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AYA, AYBA and AYABU - three new gorillas have moved into the Borgori Forest ape house
As of today, three gorillas from Rotterdam Zoo can be seen in the Borgori Forest ape house: AYA and her offspring AYBA and AYABU. The Frankfurt group has thus grown to eight animals.
Two times hope for the rare bongo antelopes
On 15 April, an eastern bongo was born at Frankfurt Zoo. The bongo subspecies is one of the most endangered antelopes in the world. Every young animal is a hope for species conservation - because the European zoo association is involved in a breeding and reintroduction project in co-operation with the Kenya Wildlife Service and the Mount Kenya Wildlife Conservancy to preserve the bongos in their natural habitat. As part of the project, four bongo bulls born in European zoos travelled to Kenya. They arrived there on Tuesday evening. One of them is from Frankfurt.
Zoo masterplan enters the next round: construction planning for the "Serengeti" savannah area has begun
Three large areas of the zoo are to be completely redesigned in the coming years. The "Serengeti" savannah landscape will be the first. The architects and specialist planners for the area were selected in an award procedure at the beginning of April and are now starting the construction planning.
A new home for archerfish, mudskippers and co: mangrove facility opens at Frankfurt Zoo's Exotarium
Mangroves are fascinating habitats between land and sea. They are among the most species-rich ecosystems on earth. You can now find out why this is the case and how important mangroves are for humans and animals at Frankfurt Zoo's Exotarium. An Asian mangrove landscape with various animal species, some of which are endangered, has been set up in the former penguin enclosure.
From Europe to Kenya: Frankfurt Zoo participates in the reintroduction programme for bongo antelopes
Eastern bongos, also known as mountain bongos, are among the most endangered antelopes in the world. The European Zoo Association and its partners are fighting against the disappearance of this bongo subspecies. Bongo bulls bred in zoos, including FITZ, who was born in Frankfurt, are currently being prepared for their journey to Kenya at the Safari Park Dvůr Králové in the Czech Republic. The animals are part of a breeding and reintroduction programme in cooperation with the Kenya Wildlife Service and the Mount Kenya Wildlife Conservancy.
New addition to the giraffes at Frankfurt Zoo
At the beginning of February, Frankfurt Zoo had to euthanise one of its two giraffes due to illness. As of today, two of the majestic animals can be seen again, as eleven-year-old NIOBE from Hanover moved into the giraffe house on 26 February.
A new indoor enclosure for giant anteaters and giant toucans
Until now, the giant anteaters could only be seen when they roamed their outdoor enclosure in Ukumari Land. Now they can also be observed in the newly designed indoor enclosure in the entrance area of the zoo. A giant toucan, a new bird species for Frankfurt Zoo, has also moved in.
Frankfurt Zoo takes stock - facts, figures, data 2025
The masterplan has been adopted, the new zoo restaurant has been planned, the connection to district heating is being prepared - 2025 was a year of setting the course for Frankfurt Zoo with its rich tradition. Highlights from the animal section included the arrival of the Sumatran tigers, the aardvarks and the yellow-backed duikers.
Great joy over little bonobo
As the year drew to a close, something new began at Frankfurt Zoo: the bonobos, which are classified as critically endangered, gave birth. The experienced mother is taking excellent care of her young.
Offspring on board: The female tree kangaroo carries a young animal in her pouch
A tree kangaroo cub stretches its head out of its mother's pouch at Frankfurt Zoo. Since its birth in the summer, it has developed well and is now beginning to observe its surroundings. A beautiful and important contribution to the conservation of the critically endangered Goodfellow's tree kangaroos.
The zoo asks you to observe the ban on firecrackers around the zoo grounds on New Year's Eve
When people loudly welcome in the New Year, it can be unpleasant for the zoo animals. The sudden bursts of firecrackers can cause them stress and fireworks and other pyrotechnics can cause fires. Once again this year, the zoo asks that you observe the ban on firecrackers around the zoo on New Year's Eve in order to minimise the risk.
The reappraisal of an era: Frankfurt Zoo and the "Völkerschauen"
From 1878 to 1931, the so-called "Völkerschauen" were held at Frankfurt Zoo. Together with the Department of Culture and Science, the zoo is now having this inglorious chapter scientifically analysed. The two historians Dr Franziska Jahn and Dr Clemens Maier-Wolthausen, who have already researched the colonial legacy of Hanover Zoo, have been commissioned to carry out the investigation.
Farewell and welcome to the orangutans
In agreement with the European Breeding Programme, Frankfurt Zoo yesterday swapped five of its Sumatran orangutans for three females from Pairi Daiza Zoo in Belgium. Twelve-year-old SAYANG is staying and will form a new group with the females.
With trunks and giant ears: Offspring among the aardvarks
Once again, the aardvarks at Frankfurt Zoo have given birth. At the end of September, mother ERMINE gave birth to a young animal. Frankfurt Zoo has had a total of 37 aardvark births in the last 60 years, making it one of the world's most successful zoos in breeding this unusual mammal species.
Giant rats with a sense of family - offspring in the Votsotsas
On 18 September, a Madagascar giant rat was born in the Grzimek House at Frankfurt Zoo. What may not sound particularly spectacular is a great success for the conservation of this endangered and very special mammal species.
Breeding success with the endangered yellow-backed duiker
A yellow-backed duiker was born at Frankfurt Zoo at the beginning of September. This means that the small population of this species, which is rarely kept in European zoos, has grown to twelve animals. Frankfurt Zoo plays an important role in the breeding and keeping of yellow-backed duikers, as it coordinates the European breeding programme.
Medical animal training with the okapis
The medical training enables the animals to have stress-free examinations and treatments should these be necessary. In the video, animal keeper Dennis from the ungulate enclosure and animal training coordinator Regina show how the okapis are prepared for medical examinations.
Play, train, eat
At the zoo, we tailor the food precisely to the needs of our different animals. However, this does not mean that they are always simply served everything. Sometimes they have to work for their food. This not only trains their muscles and dexterity, but also keeps them occupied and - quite obviously - fun.
Sumatran orangutans test their new hammock
This week, the animal keepers from the Borgori Forest built a new hammock for the Sumatran orangutans from used fire hoses.
Vietnamese crocodile lizard
The rare Vietnamese crocodile lizards can now be seen in the Exotarium. The reptiles are only found in small fragmented areas in the north of Vietnam. There they live in shallow waters or on tree branches near streams.