Munich is happy: elephant mom Rani and daughter Savani are here!
Munich is happy: elephant mom Rani and daughter Savani are here!
München, Deutschland - rani and Savani - two elephants who have recently found a new home in the heart of Munich. On May 20, 2025, 15-year-old elephant cow Rani, together with her two-year-old daughter Savani, was brought to Munich to Munich by special van from Leipzig. A smooth transport led the two Asian elephants to their new home, where they had a lot of time after their arrival to explore their new quarters in peace. Familiar carers accompanied them and were ready in the first few days to convey a feeling of security while the two slowly got used to. thüringen24 European conservation breeding program (EEP).
But why this move? The integration rani into the existing herd in Leipzig, under the strict hierarchy of Leitkuh Kewa, was not optimal in the long run. Tensions between Rani and the other elephants, especially Kewa and Astra, led to frequent separations from the herd, which endangered the quality of life of the animals. Rani and Savani are now to build their own matril line in Munich - a promising perspective for the two, who are now surrounded by other elephants.
a new home in Hellabrunn
The Hellabrunn zoo warmly welcomes Rani and Savani. Animal park director Rasem Baban personally received the two elephants and emphasizes the importance of this transport for the herd structure and the protection of species. "We are very happy to have Rani and Savani here," said Baban. The move is not only important for the two elephants, but also part of a larger plan to bring different herds together in zoos in the long term and to maintain the genetic diversity.
The new Munich carers are already ensuring that the elephants feel comfortable in their new home. This integration takes place very carefully: Rani and Savani are gradually introduced to the existing elephants Otto, Temi, Mangala and Gajendra. In order to make this phase as smooth as possible, the elephant house is temporarily closed to visitors.
A look into the future
What do the nurses want for the future of Rani and Savani? Much of the anticipation is that Rani will soon have his own descendants again. Bulle Gajendra already shows interest in the young elephant cow, and the nurses dream that Rani could one day become a grandma as soon as Savani gets children. The new herd in Hellabrunn could soon be in growing.
The elephant lady Rani and her daughter Savani have gathered well into their new life and their integration into the Hellabrunner elephant group will soon be brought closer to the audience in the new season of the MDR Documentary soap "Elefant, Tiger & Co". A look behind the scenes offers episode 1131, which celebrated its premiere on June 6th. The new episodes are broadcast every Friday at 7:50 p.m. so that all animal lovers can be adapted to exciting adventures, while the young elephant stove members find their place in the new community.
It seems that Rani and Savani should not only mean in Munich, but also in the heart of the visitors Welcome . Your new phase of life is not only a profit for the two, but also for species protection and the exciting work that is done in a modern zoo.
The Hellabrunner elephant herd is also part of an international conservation breeding program that not only in Munich, but also ensures that these majestic animals have a future - and that in a near -natural environment. With Rani and Savani, the Munich herd will also actively support the Bukit-Tigapuluh landscape protection program on Sumatra. A committed initiative that works far beyond the borders of Germany DetailsOrt München, Deutschland Quellen