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Cologne Zoo. Passionate about animals. For 166 years.
Cologne Zoo celebrates its 165th anniversary in 2025. With around 10,000 animals from more than 800 species, it is one of the most diverse zoos in Europe. Cologne Zoo has been an unmistakable part of Cologne since 1860. It combines tradition with innovative strength and links leisure and recreation with science and research. Cologne Zoo also repeatedly sets international standards – e.g. in the construction of modern animal houses or in its extensive commitment to species conservation. All this is honoured by more than 1 million visitors annually.
Changing the future for wildlife
CPSG’s mission is to save threatened species by increasing the effectiveness of conservation efforts worldwide. For over 40 years, we’ve accomplished this by using scientifically sound, collaborative processes that bring together people with diverse perspectives and knowledge to catalyze positive conservation change. We provide species conservation planning expertise to governments, Specialist Groups, zoos and aquariums, and other wildlife organizations.