Animals in the book
Marine Otter
Otto the Marine Otter
MARINE OTTER / Lontra felina
Otto calls the rocky shorelines of South America's west coast and Southern Argentina home. Visit protected areas to support conservation efforts and watch them hunt fishes while navigating the rugged coastal waters.
Nubian Ibex
Sid the Nubian Ibex
NUBIAN IBEX / Capra nubiana
Sid, one of the six Nubian ibexes, commands respect as he lounges in the morning sun, sharing his exhibit with rock hyraxes and geladas while savouring only the finest food.
Black-and-White Colobus Monkey
Nola & Kean the Colobus Monkeys
BLACK-AND-WHITE COLOBUS MONKEYS / Colobus guereza
Nola and Kean are known for their playful antics and striking appearances. Kean, the youngest, was born in December 2022, adding youthful energy to their leaf, enriched habitat.
Sumatran Orangutan
Putra the Sumatran Orangutan
SUMATRAN ORANGUTAN / Pongo abelii
Putra is a carefree, durian-loving Sumatran orangutan in the world's first free-ranging orangutan exhibit where the exhibit dedicates special attention to threatened primates.
Capybara
Mitsuto the Capybara
CAPYBARA, Hydrochoerus hydrochaeris
Mitsuto, the sociable Capybara, delights visitors as he relaxes in the Capybara Onsen, a special hot spring event held annually from December to March each year.
Axolotl
Axie the Axolotl
AXOLOTL / Ambystoma mexicanum
Axie is a calm and peaceful Axolotl with perpetually youthful appearance and external gills. These gentle, non-aggressive creatures are known for their resilience and remarkable regenerative abilities. You can find axolotls like Axie in the canals and lakes of Xochimilco, Mexico.
Eastern Gorilla
Amahora the Eastern Gorilla
EASTERN GORILLA / Gorilla beringei
Amahoro, known for her gentle demeanour and powerful presence, is one of the precious few remaining in European zoos. Endangered due to habitat loss and poaching, the zoo aims to protect this critically endangered species.
Giant Panda
Meng Bao the Giant Panda
GIANT PANDA / Ailuropoda melanoleuca
Meng Bao, the lively six-year-old lives with 10 other resident pandas, where conservation efforts focus on habitat preservation and scientific research.
Black-Footed Ferret
Buzz the Black-Footed Ferret
BLACK-FOOTED FERRET / Mustela nigripes
Buzz is a lively resident where innovative conservation efforts are underway to breed and reintroduce these playful and endangered ferrets back into the wild.
Dugong
Pig the Dugong
DUGONG / Dugong dugon
Pig is a gentle and curious rescued animal, one of only three dugongs in human care in the world, raising awareness about the protection of his species and their seagrass habitats.
Sumatran Tiger
Gaysha the Sumatran Tiger
SUMATRAN TIGER / Panthera tigris sumatrae
Gaysha is powerful yet nurturing. Known for her agility and solitary nature, she thrives in dense jungle environments.
Together with her cubs, Zac and Crispin, they are part of vital conservation efforts.
Hamadryas Baboon
Jelani the Hamadryas Baboon
HAMADRYAS BABOON / Papio hamadryas
Jelani, the Hamadryas baboon captivates with its striking features and complex social behaviours. Primarily foraging on plants and occasionally feeding on insects and small lizards, it faces threats to its natural habitat due to habitat loss and human encroachment.
Malayan Tapir
Nessa the Malayan Tapir
MALAYAN TAPIR / Tapirus indicus
Nessa charms with her distinctive black and white markings and prehensile snout. She embodies curiosity, gentleness, playfulness, and intelligence, captivating visitors in a conservation-focused, innovative environment dedicated to preserving her unique species.
African Penguin
Nala & Zazu the African Penguin
AFRICAN PENGUIN / Spheniscus demersus
Nala and Zazu are playful and sociable African penguins known for their lively colony life. Monogamous and caring, they diligently share parenting duties. These curious and resilient birds thrive in diverse habitats, from rocky shores to sandy beaches.
Pink Fairy Armadillo
Rosie the Pink Fairy Armadillo
PINK FAIRY ARMADILLO / Chlamyphorus truncatus
Rosie, the Pink fairy armadillo endemic to central Argentina, faces challenges in captivity due to specialized habitat requirements and sensitivity to environmental changes, emphasising the importance of protecting its natural habitat.
Common Cusimanse
Rogue the Common Cusimanse
COMMON CUSIMANSE / Crossarchus obscurus
Rogue, the cheeky and bossy Common cusimanse is always the first to find bugs, scolds her brothers at dinner, but loves piling up with them for sunbathing in their enclosure. They are social and energetic, living in family groups and forage together for insects and small animals.
Giant Armadillo
Burrow the Giant Armadillo
GIANT ARMADILLO / Priodontes maximus
Burrow is a Giant armadillo in his South American habitat, where crucial in-situ conservation efforts protect this unique species, whose specific dietary needs, nocturnal habits, and large size makes captivity challenging.
Saiga
Arti the Saiga
SAIGA / Saiga tatarica
Arti is a resilient, lichen- loving Saiga, roaming the vast steppes and deserts of Central Asia, particularly in Kazakhstan.
Adapted to harsh environments, this gentle nomad embodies the spirit of survival in challenging landscapes.
Orinoco Crocodile
Pebble the Orinoco Crocodile
ORINOCO CROCODILE / Crocodylus intermedius
Pebble is a powerful and reclusive predator, often found in the remote areas of the Orinoco river basin in Venezuela.
Known for its strength and stealth, this solitary creature is highly territorial and cautious, avoiding humans and fiercely protecting its domain.
Galapagos Fur Seal
Gallo the Galapagos Fur Seal
GALAPAGOS FUR SEAL / Arctocephalus galapagoensis
Gallo inhabits the rocky shores of the western and northern islands of the Galapagos archipelago, feeding nocturnally on fish and squid. With no individuals in captivity, it is crucial for protection and research in their natural habitat.
