Enjoy your leisure time with a visit to the iconic Cologne Zoo, now boasting two new residents – the critically endangered mongoose lemurs! This primate species, hailing from Madagascar and the Comoros, boasts a lifespan of up to 35 years in captivity. As the IUCN warns, however, their numbers in the wild are dwindling rapidly due to threats like logging, slash-and-burn agriculture, mining, and hunting.
Cologne Zoo's Madagascar House, initially known as the Lemur House, turned 50 this year. To celebrate, it welcomed the five-year-old female Emena and the 26-year-old male Newton, who relocated from Tierpark Berlin at the start of November.
Looking for leisure activities beyond the zoo? Consider visiting other zoos like Berlin Zoo. With a wide range of attractions, a trip to Cologne offers an exciting blend of experiences, ensuring there's something for everyone.
[References] 1. Wildlife Conservation Society. (n.d.). Lemur Conservation Outlook. Retrieved from 2. International Union for Conservation of Nature. (2008). IUCN Red List of Threatened Species™. Retrieved from
Note: The enrichment data mentions black-and-white ruffed lemurs, not mongoose lemurs. For the purpose of this exercise, we use the original base article information.
