Hanover Zoo

Hanover Zoo in Hanover, Germany, is one of the most spectacular adventure zoos in Germany. About 2,000 animals from all over the world live in the six Zoo Worlds, that recreate their natural environment without visable barriers. Show-feedings and up to 8 shows per day, a free boat ride down Sambezi river, jungle path, evolution trail, guided tours, a petting zoo and a huge adventure play ground for the little ones make for a fantastic day-trip. A 4 km long explorer path leads through the different animal kingdoms:

* "Sambezi": Sambezi recreates the African savannah. An artificial river runs right alongside the giraffes, rhinoceros, flamingos, etc. living in this part of the zoo. Starting at the authentic trading post, visitors travel in small boats for about 10 minutes down the river before continuing on foot to the lions.

* "Jungle Palace": A long time ago, after the death of the last Maharaja, nature has reclaimed her own. Now, Asian elephants, tigers, leopards, hanuman langurs and giant snakes have taken up residence in the ruins and former gardens. Take a look inside the magnificent palace hall and don´t miss the daily elephant show. The new star, Shanti, was born in May 2008.

* "Yukon Bay" (opening in 2010): Yukon Bay is a small village in Canada complete with harbour, river, canyons and an old gold mine. It will be home to wolves, caribous, polar bears, sea lions, polar foxes and penguins. From a sunken boat you will be able to enjoy unforgettable glimpses of the underwater life of polar bears. In summer 2008, the first part, Yukon Trail, was opened and now connects Sambezi and Jungle Palace.

* "Mullewapp (Mollywoop)": Mullewapp is a dream land for children created by the author Helme Heine. At the Erlebnis-Zoo Hannover, the dream has come true and children can now visit the Three Friends, play with the animals or have fun with the slides.

* "Meyers Farm": Seven old Lower Saxony half-timbered buildings dating back to the 19th century and before, reerected in the zoo, create the setting for Meyer's Farm and are home to rare old domestic breeds like red and white Husum protest pigs, Pomeranian rough-wool sheep and sturdy Exmoor ponies.

* "Gorilla Mountain": On the highest hill in the zoo, gorillas inhabit a spectacular forest landscape - lush vegetation, a bubbling stream and a thundering waterfall to recreate the East African homeland of these gentle giants. At the foot of the mountain the gibbons, smallest of the apes, live on an island. Chimpanzees and other apes can be seen as well.

External links

* [http://www.zoo-hannover.de Information and animal feeding times]
* [http://www.zoo-infos.de/zoos-en/166.html Hanover Zoo at Zoo-Infos.de (in English)]