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Munich is happy: giant pandas will move into Hellabrunn in 2028!
Munich will receive giant pandas in Hellabrunn Zoo in 2028. Prime Minister Söder announces the construction of a new enclosure.
Munich is happy: giant pandas will move into Hellabrunn in 2028!
In exciting news for all zoo lovers, Prime Minister Markus Söder has officially announced the arrival of a pair of giant pandas at Munich's Hellabrunn Zoo. According to current plans, the soulful fellows should move into their new home in the zoo by 2028 at the latest. This announcement not only brings joy, but also a variety of creative opportunities to further develop the zoo and delights visitors.
The pandas, on loan from China, will be housed in a specially constructed enclosure. The area planned for this will be around 5,000 square meters and will not only offer spacious outdoor and indoor enclosures, but also retreat areas as well as bamboo and water areas that do justice to the animals' natural living conditions. The construction costs of almost 18 million euros will be borne entirely by the Free State of Bavaria, while an annual rental fee of between 500,000 euros and one million euros will be incurred. The Evening paper However, questions the financial aspects and warns of the high costs associated with keeping pandas.
A step into the future
The new panda enclosure is presented not only as a flagship for modern animal husbandry, but also as part of an international species protection program. The zoo works closely with the China Conservation and Research Center for the Giant Panda (CCRCGP) in Chengdu to support conservation efforts for giant pandas worldwide. “The project is intended to strengthen Munich’s profile as an international city of science, species conservation, education and culture,” says Söder optimistically.
Hellabrunn Zoo sees itself as a modern nature and species conservation zoo that keeps animals for educational and research purposes. The public will be involved during the construction phase through information offerings and transparency reports. “We have a good knack for sustainability and education,” adds a spokesman for the zoo. The design of the new facility will rely on maximum energy efficiency, sustainable building materials and a comprehensive recycling concept.
A big step for species protection
The arrival of the pandas in Munich is also notable because they are the second zoo in Germany after Berlin to host these fascinating animals. Giant pandas are considered endangered in the wild, and only around 60 animals live in zoos outside China worldwide, underscoring the importance of the project. “The goal of our initiative is not only the breeding of the pandas, but also their return to China after the agreement expires,” the zoo explains.
The anticipation for the pandas is great. Not only will you win the hearts of young and old, but you will also contribute to environmental education and awareness of species protection. With a lifestyle that consists of 99% bamboo, the big bears also spend 10 to 16 hours a day eating - which suggests that they will discover a whole new diet when they move to Munich!
Overall, the arrival of the giant pandas at Hellabrunn Zoo promises to be an exciting chapter in the history of the Munich Zoo and will bring many happy children's eyes. Who can't look forward to seeing the cuddly bears at first glance? Those interested can find more information at tz.de and hellabrunn.de.