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Domestics

9. South German Shield (Columba livia f. domestica)

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How Common in Zoos: rare
Can be Mixed with: Other Pigeon Breeds
Species Seen at: Wilhelma Zoo

The South German Shield Pigeon is a rare Breed of the Domestic Pigeon. They are only found at a few south German Zoos with the Most notable Zoo being the Wilhelma Zoo.
 
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10. Bronze Turkey (Meleagris gallopavo f. domestica)

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How Common in Zoos: common
Can be Mixed with: Chicken Breeds, Rabbits, Waterfowls
Species Seen at: Bad Mergentheim Wildlifepark, Wilhelma Zoo

The male Turkey is a very impressive Bird. Because of its Popularity they are also often found in Zoos.
 
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11. German Faverolles (Gallus gallus f. domestica)

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How Common in Zoos: uncommon
Can be Mixed with: Other Chicken Breeds
Species Seen at: Bad Mergentheim Wildlifepark

This is a German Chicken Breed. They are not found at many Zoos.
 
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12. Vorwerk Chicken (Gallus gallus f. domestica)

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How Common in Zoos: uncommon
Can be Mixed with: Other Chicken Breeds
Species Seen at: Bad Mergentheim Wildlifepark

This is another rare Breed of the Domestic Chicken. You can find them mainly in smaller Zoos/Petting Zoos but some larger Zoos do keep them too.
 
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13. Golden Pheasant Domestic Forms (Chrysolophus pictus f. domestica)

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How Common in Zoos: common
Can be Mixed with: Other Domestic birds
Species Seen at: Tierpark Gaxhardt

The Golden Pheasant can be sometimes even be seen at larger Zoos. Some smaller Zoos and Petting Zoos choose to keep the Breeding Forms because they are easier to get and also of many private keepers that do keep them.
 
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14. White Peafowl (Pavo cristatus mut. albi)

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Unfortunatly there are no Pictures of the Enclosure on the Zoochat Gallery

How Common in Zoos: common
Can be Mixed with: Other Birds like Chicken, Crowned Crane, Flamingo
Species Seen at: Tierpark Gaxhardt

The White Peafowl is a colour Form of the blue Peafowl. Most Zoos that have White Peafowls do also have blue Peafowls. White Peafowl are Freeroamers in many Zoos that keep them.
 
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15. Belgian Hare (Oryctolagus cuniculus f. domestica)

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How Common in Zoos: uncommon
Can be Mixed with: Chicken, Turkey, Goose, Other Rabbit Breeds
Species Seen at: Bad Mergentheim Wildlifepark, Hagenbeck Zoo

The Belgian Hare does almost look similar to a European Rabbit. Because of this they are found even at some larger Zoos.
 
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16. Dwarf Rabbit No Breed Status (Oryctolagus cuniculus f. domestica)

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Photo Made by myself: Dwarf Rabbit Enclosure at Bad Mergentheim Wildlifepark

How Common in Zoos: very common
Can be Mixed with: Other Rabbit Breeds
Species Seen at: Bad Mergentheim Wildlifepark

The dwarf Rabbit is one of the Most Common Pets. They are so popular that you can find them in many Zoos and Petting Zoos.
 
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17. Domestic Mongolian Gerbil (Meriones unguiculatus f. domestica)

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How Common in Zoos: uncommon
Can be Mixed with: dont know If they can be mixed
Species Seen at: Ulm Zoo

Mongolian Gerbil Breeding Forms are often kept by private keepers. The Breeding Form can also be found in some smaller Zoos.
 
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18. Domestic Mouse (Mus musculus f. domestica)

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Photo Made by myself: Domestic Mouse Enclosure at Bodenseezoo Reutemühle

How Common in Zoos: common
Can be Mixed with: dont know If they can be mixed
Species Seen at: Bichlbach Tierpark, Bad Mergentheim Wildlifepark, Bodenseezoo Reutemühle

Domestic Mice are often kept in Mouse Kitchens. These Mouse Kitchens and the Domestic Mice can even be found at some larger Zoos.
 
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19.Guinea Pig No Breeds Status (Cavia aperea f. porcellus)

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Photo Made by @Daniel Sörensen Guinea Pig Enclosure at Hagenbeck Zoo

How Common in Zoos: very common
Can be Mixed with: Dwarf Rabbits, Parrots
Species Seen at: Hagenbeck Zoo, Heidelberg Zoo, Landau Zoo, Mannheim Luisenpark, Hellabrunn Zoo, Wilhelma Zoo, Bodenseezoo Reutemühle

The Guinea Pig is one of the Most Common Pets. These south American Rodents are found at many Zoos. Some Zoos Like Hagenbeck keep them in Guinea Pig Villages.
 
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20. Beige coloured Nutria (Myocastor coypus f. domestica)

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Photo Made by myself: Coypu/Beige coloured Nutria Enclosure at Bodenseezoo Reutemühle

How Common in Zoos: uncommon
Can be Mixed with: Other Coypu Breeds
Species Seen at: Leipzig Wildpark, Bodenseezoo Reutemühle

There are different colour Breeds of the Coypu. The Beige coloured Nutria is one of the Breeds that can be Seen at Zoos.
 
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21. Heck Horse (Equus ferus f. caballus)

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Photo Made by myself: Heck Cattle/Heck Horse Enclosure at Hellabrunn Zoo

How Common in Zoos: uncommon
Can be Mixed with: Mouflon, Yak, Heck Cattle
Species Seen at: Bad Mergentheim Wildlifepark, Tripsdrill Wildlife, Hellabrunn Zoo

The Heck Horse is a recreation Breed of the extinct Tarpan horse. The Heck Brothers created this Breed in the 1930 to 1940s. Today they are mostly Seen in German Wildlifeparks but There is still a small Herd at Hellabrunn Zoo.
 
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22. Pony No Breeds Status (Equus ferus f. caballus)

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How Common in Zoos: common
Can be Mixed with: Other Horse, Donkey, Goat and Sheep Breeds
Species Seen at: Ulm Zoo

Ponys are Seen at Every Major Childrens Zoo or Farmyard. They are Common even in larger Zoos.
 
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23. Schwarzwälder Coldblood (Equus ferus f. caballus)

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How Common in Zoos: rare
Can be Mixed with: Other Horse Breeds
Species Seen at: Bad Mergentheim Wildlifepark

The Schwarzwälder Coldblood is a rare German Horse breed. Some Zoos like the Wildlifepark Bad Mergentheim usw them for Farm Shows.
 
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24. Shetland Pony (Equus ferus f. caballus)

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How Common in Zoos: very common
Can be Mixed with: Other Horse Breeds, Miniature Donkey
Species Seen at: Bad Mergentheim Wildlifepark, Heidelberg Zoo, Karlsruhe Zoo, Öhringen Tiergehege, Wilhelma Zoo, Unterreith Wildpark

The Shetland Pony is the Most Common Horse breed in Captivity. They are mostly found in Petting Zoos but some regular Zoos do have them too.
 
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25. Domestic Donkey (Equus africanus f. asinus)

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Photo Made by myself: Domestic Sheep/Ouesant Sheep/Domestic Donkey Enclosure at Tripsdrill Wildlife

How Common in Zoos: very common
Can be Mixed with: Sheep Breeds, Horse Breeds
Species Seen at: Bichlbach Tierpark, Bad Mergentheim Wildlifepark, Tripsdrill Wildlife

The Donkey is one of the Most famous Petting Zoo and Farmyard Animals. They are found in many Zoos.
 
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26. Mediterranean Miniature Donkey (Equus africanus f. asinus)

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How Common in Zoos: very common
Can be Mixed with: Shetland Pony
Species Seen at: Öhringen Tiergehege

Miniature Donkeys are often Seen in Petting Zoos. They are often Mixed with Shetland Ponys.
 
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27. Poitou Donkey (Equus africanus f. asinus)

Photo Made by @Tim May Poitou Donkey at Wilhelma Zoo

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How Common in Zoos: common
Can be Mixed with: Horse Breeds
Species Seen at: Bad Mergentheim Wildlifepark, Wilhelma Zoo

Poitou Donkeys can even be seen in some larger Zoos. They are often Used at Farm Animal Shows like at Bad Mergentheim Wildlifepark. Some Zoos like the Wilhelma Zoos use them for Donkey Rides.
 
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