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GERATI-Talk: Chimp Accident at Leipzig Zoo

10. October 202210. October 2022

animal welfare, conservation, education, history, media-echo

Published on the YouTube channel of gerati.de the 19.09.2022. Silvio Harnos speaks with zoos.media’s editor-in-chief, Philipp J. Kroiß, about the accident at Leipzig Zoo but also the importance of chimpanzee husbandry in zoos. » to the full podcast episode

The 100th Ape at Leipzig Zoo

10. February 2022

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Published on bild.de the 29.01.2022. | By: D. Beilke The 100th inhabitant was born in Pongoland at Leipzig Zoo. The article speaks about the installation and the animals, with a special focus on the chimpanzees. » to the full article

Leipzig Zoo: Zebra baby named after deceased keeper

4. August 202130. July 2021

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Published on bild.de the 22.07.2021. The well-known and beloved zookeeper Petra Friedrich suddenly passed away. The newly born zebra foal at Leipzig Zoo has been named Petra in her honour. » to the full article

Head of Leipzig Zoo angry: This lacks any basis

10. March 20219. March 2021

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Published on bild.de the 02.03.2021. Prof. Jörg Junhold expressed his disappointment at the planned prolongation of lockdown because zoos are lumped together with museums and the retail sector. » to the full article

Young Dogs with Trunks at Leipzig Zoo

18. September 202017. September 2020

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Published on mdr.de the 15.09.2020. Two little black and rufous elephant shrews have been born at Leipzig Zoo – the article is about their special birth and development.

Species conservation at the neunen Aquarium Leipzig

1. November 202230. October 2022

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Published on the YouTube channel of the VDA the 15.10.2022. | By: Ariel Jacken How does the aquarium at Leipzig Zoo stand on conservation after the renovation and expansion? The aquarium’s curator provides the answers. » to the full speech

From Apprentice to Boss: Germany’s Youngest Zoo Director

18. July 202217. July 2022

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Published on bild.de the 05.07.2022. | By: Jérôme Nussbaum Carolin Otto is not only the youngest zoo director in Germany, she also has a unique background at Eilenburg Animal Park.

Often unfair criticism of zoos: “Zoos engage in conservation! Others merely talk!”

30. June 202230. June 2022

anti-zoo-initiatives, conservation, education, media-echo

Published on tag24.de the 08.05.2022. | By: Antje Ullrich The conservation officer of Leipzig Zoo, Michael Meyerhoff, finds clear words about the commitment of zoos to conservation and all those who try to impede it. » to the full article

Do zoos plan to euthanize animals because of the coronavirus?

16. April 202016. April 2020

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Exclusively for zoos.media – published on the 15th of April in 2020 (translated and updated version in English: 16th of April in 2020). Author: Philipp J. Kroiß Plans to euthanize zoo animals in Neumünster, Germany, had caused some irritation. The Association of Zoological Gardens (VdZ) has published a clarification on Twitter.

Opel-Zoo in Kronberg: The hamster saviours

7. January 20197. January 2019

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Published on fr.de the 05.09.2018. | By: Torsten Weigelt The Opel-Zoo in Kronberg takes active part in the conservation programme of the Environmental Minister, Priska Hinz (Greens), to ensure the survival of characteristic species of the meadows.