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Whether it’s new arrivals of baby animals, reports on our involvement in species conservation, or new developments in our construction projects - here you will find all the latest news from our Zoo.

Koala Iraga

Remembering Iraga, our male koala

Animal news | 18 March 2021

On 17 March, our male koala Iraga had to be put to sleep, following a short but severe illness. Iraga arrived in Dresden in 2013 from Duisburg ...

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The two young snow leopards Tierra and Kafka exploring the outdoor enclosure.

Tierra goes to Ùstí nad Labem

Animal news | 16 March 2021

Yesterday we said goodbye to our young female snow leopard Tierra, who has gone to live with young male Cristi just across the border at Ústí ...

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Young golden takin Dagu.

Golden takin kid

Animal news | 2 March 2021

This year we were delighted to welcome another new addition to our golden takin fold. Our female Chengdu gave birth to a bouncing baby boy on 18 ...

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Presenting the Conservation Euro Logo.

Introducing a Conservation Euro at Dresden Zoo

Animal news | 18 January 2019

Nature and species conservation are crucial aspects of the modern age, and they are of global significance for society. Zoos today consider them ...

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