Hello fellow Zoo Chatters here is my review of heidelberg Zoo.
Zoo Heidelberg Heidelberg Zoo Review
- Thread starter German Zoo World
- Start date
Heidelberg Zoo
Visited 04.08.2021
Entrance Complex
The first two Enclosures of the Zoo can be seen for free. The first Enclosure was for Syrian Brown Bears and Corsac Foxes. Bears and Foxes had Cubs on my Visit and Merle the bear cub was playing arround with her mother. They have a nice lush and green enclosure which was enlarged to give the animals more space. The second Enclosure is a small Tank for a Golden Spiny Mouse inside the Entrance Building.
Sea Birds to Geysir Lake
Now you are inside the Zoo Grounds. When you are walking to the Right you will encounter the Coastal Panorama Sea Bird Aviary. This is a spacious walkthrough Aviary with an wave simulator. It is Home to a breeding Flock of Inca Terns and several other Sea and Wading Birds. After the Sea Bird Aviary there are 2 Enclosures for Ring tailed Mongooses and 2 Enclosures for Fossas. Now you can see the Geysir Lake which houses Waterfowl and some Red crowned Cranes, the lake is called Geysir Lake because at every full hour a fountain shoots out of an fake hotspring. Next are two large Aviarys, the first one houses some rescued Stellers Sea Eagles while the second one is home to Southern Ground Hornbills.
Next part comes tomorrow
Visited 04.08.2021
Entrance Complex
The first two Enclosures of the Zoo can be seen for free. The first Enclosure was for Syrian Brown Bears and Corsac Foxes. Bears and Foxes had Cubs on my Visit and Merle the bear cub was playing arround with her mother. They have a nice lush and green enclosure which was enlarged to give the animals more space. The second Enclosure is a small Tank for a Golden Spiny Mouse inside the Entrance Building.
Sea Birds to Geysir Lake
Now you are inside the Zoo Grounds. When you are walking to the Right you will encounter the Coastal Panorama Sea Bird Aviary. This is a spacious walkthrough Aviary with an wave simulator. It is Home to a breeding Flock of Inca Terns and several other Sea and Wading Birds. After the Sea Bird Aviary there are 2 Enclosures for Ring tailed Mongooses and 2 Enclosures for Fossas. Now you can see the Geysir Lake which houses Waterfowl and some Red crowned Cranes, the lake is called Geysir Lake because at every full hour a fountain shoots out of an fake hotspring. Next are two large Aviarys, the first one houses some rescued Stellers Sea Eagles while the second one is home to Southern Ground Hornbills.
Next part comes tomorrow
Heidelberg Zoo
Africa to Elephants
Now you are Standing in Front of the Africa House. Inside are the Indoor Enclosures for the Hufstok Enclosure aswell as a Enclosure for a huge Burmese Python and a Terrarium for Lizards, Egyptian Tortoises and Veiled Chameleons. After the Africa House you can already See their Aviary. The First and largest Aviary is a Walkthrough Amazon Aviary and Houses, Turtles, Tanagers, Sunbittern, Marmosetts and Two Toed Sloths. The Next Aviarys are representing several parts and biomes of the World.
Arid Americas: Scororo Dove, Peruvian Thick Knee
South East Asia: Crested Wood Partridge, Mitchells Lorikeet, Java Sparrow, Vietnam Pheasant
Philippines: Visayan Hornbill, Palawan Peacock Pheasant
East Africa: Tavetas Golden Weaver Bird
Papua New Guinea: Papua Hornbill, Crowned Pigeons
Blue faced Honeyeater
After the Aviary you can See the Elephant House. Next to the Elephant House you See a Mixed Enclosure for Asian small clawed Otters and Binturongs. The Binturongs have a Overhead Tunnel which leads to their own Cage inside the Aviary. After the Otters and Binturongs you can See the Asian Elephant Bulls and to your left is the African Savannah with Guineafowls, Pelicans, Zebras, Blessbok and Kudu.
Next Part Comes tomorrow
Africa to Elephants
Now you are Standing in Front of the Africa House. Inside are the Indoor Enclosures for the Hufstok Enclosure aswell as a Enclosure for a huge Burmese Python and a Terrarium for Lizards, Egyptian Tortoises and Veiled Chameleons. After the Africa House you can already See their Aviary. The First and largest Aviary is a Walkthrough Amazon Aviary and Houses, Turtles, Tanagers, Sunbittern, Marmosetts and Two Toed Sloths. The Next Aviarys are representing several parts and biomes of the World.
Arid Americas: Scororo Dove, Peruvian Thick Knee
South East Asia: Crested Wood Partridge, Mitchells Lorikeet, Java Sparrow, Vietnam Pheasant
Philippines: Visayan Hornbill, Palawan Peacock Pheasant
East Africa: Tavetas Golden Weaver Bird
Papua New Guinea: Papua Hornbill, Crowned Pigeons
Blue faced Honeyeater
After the Aviary you can See the Elephant House. Next to the Elephant House you See a Mixed Enclosure for Asian small clawed Otters and Binturongs. The Binturongs have a Overhead Tunnel which leads to their own Cage inside the Aviary. After the Otters and Binturongs you can See the Asian Elephant Bulls and to your left is the African Savannah with Guineafowls, Pelicans, Zebras, Blessbok and Kudu.
Next Part Comes tomorrow
Heidelberg Zoo
Nature arround us
This Exhibit Shows Not often Seen Wildlife of Germany. First There is a Beehive where you can Look in to. After the Bees There are 2 nice Aviarys which are Home to some rare small Birds. The First of these holds Two rare Zoo Inhabitants, Reed Buntling and Bluethroat. The Second Aviary is Home to Little Owls. The European Hamsters are unfortunatly Not any more on Show. On the Other Side of the Aviarys you can find the Zoos Racoons which Share their nice Lush Enclosure with the endangered European Mink. After the Minks and Racoons There is a small Building for Rats and Mouse and another Aviary which Houses Turtle Doves, Bluethroat and Corncrake.
To be continued
Nature arround us
This Exhibit Shows Not often Seen Wildlife of Germany. First There is a Beehive where you can Look in to. After the Bees There are 2 nice Aviarys which are Home to some rare small Birds. The First of these holds Two rare Zoo Inhabitants, Reed Buntling and Bluethroat. The Second Aviary is Home to Little Owls. The European Hamsters are unfortunatly Not any more on Show. On the Other Side of the Aviarys you can find the Zoos Racoons which Share their nice Lush Enclosure with the endangered European Mink. After the Minks and Racoons There is a small Building for Rats and Mouse and another Aviary which Houses Turtle Doves, Bluethroat and Corncrake.
To be continued
Interesting, thank you. I’d like a bit more detail about the enclosures.
Reed Buntling and Bluethroat Aviary
Little Owl Aviary
Racoon and Mink Enclosure
Mouse House
Turtle Dove, Bluethroat and Corncrake Aviary
Carnivores to Great Apes
The next Enclosure is home to the rare Asian Golden Cat which was unfortunatly a now show. Now you reach the Carnivores Building which not only shows Big Cats but also several other Carnivores. First you can see the Main Tiger Enclosure. The Zoos Sumatran Tigers had 4 Cittens on my visit. Inside the Carnivores Building you can see the indoor enclosures of lions and tigers aswell as a terrarium for golden poison frogs and an Enclosure for striped Skunk. After the Carnivore House you can see the Lion Enclosure. Next to the Lions are Meerkats and Porcupines aswell as an Aviary for African Carcass Eaters. Inside this Aviary are Hooded Vultures and White necked Raven. The South American Sea Lions live in an Enclosure which should be replaced because there is no natural substrate only water and concrete. After the Carnivores there are simple enclosures for aldabra tortoises, bactrian camels, prairie dogs and red kangaroos. On the right side are an Northern bald Ibis walkthrough Aviary and an Aviary for rosette Spoonbill and scarlet Ibis. The great Ape Building does not only have out and indoor enclosures for chimps and gorillas. There is also a Madagascar Enclosure with Radiated Tortoises, Ring tailed and the rare Crowned Lemur which was very active. Next are breeding Groups of Roloway Monkey and White naped Mangabey. Inside the Great Ape Building there are the indoor enclosures of the above mentioned primate species. But it is also a freeflight Aviary with South East Asian Bird Species including Bearded Barbet, Imperial Pigeon and Great Argus. You can also find a Enclosure with Emperor Tamarins.
To be continued
The next Enclosure is home to the rare Asian Golden Cat which was unfortunatly a now show. Now you reach the Carnivores Building which not only shows Big Cats but also several other Carnivores. First you can see the Main Tiger Enclosure. The Zoos Sumatran Tigers had 4 Cittens on my visit. Inside the Carnivores Building you can see the indoor enclosures of lions and tigers aswell as a terrarium for golden poison frogs and an Enclosure for striped Skunk. After the Carnivore House you can see the Lion Enclosure. Next to the Lions are Meerkats and Porcupines aswell as an Aviary for African Carcass Eaters. Inside this Aviary are Hooded Vultures and White necked Raven. The South American Sea Lions live in an Enclosure which should be replaced because there is no natural substrate only water and concrete. After the Carnivores there are simple enclosures for aldabra tortoises, bactrian camels, prairie dogs and red kangaroos. On the right side are an Northern bald Ibis walkthrough Aviary and an Aviary for rosette Spoonbill and scarlet Ibis. The great Ape Building does not only have out and indoor enclosures for chimps and gorillas. There is also a Madagascar Enclosure with Radiated Tortoises, Ring tailed and the rare Crowned Lemur which was very active. Next are breeding Groups of Roloway Monkey and White naped Mangabey. Inside the Great Ape Building there are the indoor enclosures of the above mentioned primate species. But it is also a freeflight Aviary with South East Asian Bird Species including Bearded Barbet, Imperial Pigeon and Great Argus. You can also find a Enclosure with Emperor Tamarins.
To be continued
littleRedPanda
Well-Known Member
Is the chimp Epulu from Wuppertal, still here and healthy?
yes he is together with the other chimps and he is doing well.
Monkey House to Red Pandas
After you have seen the Apes including Epulu the Chimpanzee from Wuppertal which was sucessfully introduced to Heidelbergs Troop you can see another Primate Building. This Time it is Home to a Troop of Hanuman Langurs. They live in old fashioned Cages which should be demolished and new Langur Enclosures should be build. Next to the Langurs, the Rhesus Monkeys do have already a nice lush and green Enclosure. Now next to the Primates is an simple Aviary for Snowy Owls. The last few Enclosures of the Zoo are between the Lions and the African Savannah Enclosures. They are Home to Eurasian Eagle Owls, Common Ravens, the rare Rufous Hornbills, Keas and belted ruffed Lemurs. The Hornbill and playing Lemurs are my Highlight of this Exhibit. The last Enclosure of the Zoo can be seen from 2 viewing points, it is home to Tortoises, Tufted Deer and Red Panda.
After you have seen the Apes including Epulu the Chimpanzee from Wuppertal which was sucessfully introduced to Heidelbergs Troop you can see another Primate Building. This Time it is Home to a Troop of Hanuman Langurs. They live in old fashioned Cages which should be demolished and new Langur Enclosures should be build. Next to the Langurs, the Rhesus Monkeys do have already a nice lush and green Enclosure. Now next to the Primates is an simple Aviary for Snowy Owls. The last few Enclosures of the Zoo are between the Lions and the African Savannah Enclosures. They are Home to Eurasian Eagle Owls, Common Ravens, the rare Rufous Hornbills, Keas and belted ruffed Lemurs. The Hornbill and playing Lemurs are my Highlight of this Exhibit. The last Enclosure of the Zoo can be seen from 2 viewing points, it is home to Tortoises, Tufted Deer and Red Panda.
My Opinion
Heidelberg has some old Enclosures that should be demolished like the Sea Lion Pool or the Langur Cages. But the Zoo does have some nice rare species for an midsized City Zoo. I espacialy like the Nature arround us and the Bear Enclosure. Some of the Enclosures could be larger but i think most of them are at least good some of them like the Bears, Racoons and Rhesus Monkey Enclosures are very good. I can recommend the Zoo to every Zoo Chatter who loves rare Birds, Primates and small Carnivores.
Heidelberg has some old Enclosures that should be demolished like the Sea Lion Pool or the Langur Cages. But the Zoo does have some nice rare species for an midsized City Zoo. I espacialy like the Nature arround us and the Bear Enclosure. Some of the Enclosures could be larger but i think most of them are at least good some of them like the Bears, Racoons and Rhesus Monkey Enclosures are very good. I can recommend the Zoo to every Zoo Chatter who loves rare Birds, Primates and small Carnivores.
Bengal Tiger
Well-Known Member
I will add this to my list of “Zoos to Visit as an adult” 