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New life at Leipzig Zoo: 50 young budgies are flying!
Find out what's going on at Leipzig Zoo: budgies and white-nosed coatis in summer 2025.
New life at Leipzig Zoo: 50 young budgies are flying!
Holiday season at Leipzig Zoo means a lot of activity and happy hustle and bustle for visitors young and old. No wonder that many families from Saxony, Saxony-Anhalt, Thuringia, Bavaria and Brandenburg find their way to the zoo during this time. Zoo boss Jörg Junhold announced exciting news in a recent podcast: There will be offspring in the popular budgie oasis, which has been redesigned for visitors since 2018. With an area of around 100 square meters, the oasis opposite the koala house at the Arche discovery house is a true bird paradise.
There is great anticipation for the little budgies because they are real social breeders. The breeding season extends all year round, which means that small baby birds can always be expected at Leipzig Zoo. There are currently around 50 young birds in the budgie oasis, which will make their first attempts to fly in the coming weeks. A spectacle that delights visitors and shows the colorful splendor of these birds in full bloom [thueringen24.de](https://www.thueringen24.de/umland/article300535205/zoo-leipzig- Wellensittiche-fuer-chef.html).
An additional reason for joy
It's not just the budgies that have good news. The white-nosed coatis at Leipzig Zoo also had two young animals born on May 15th. The female Nina looks after the offspring in a protected area, while the proud father Carlos lives in the group with two other animals. These cubs are not expected to be available to view at the facility yet, which only adds to the excitement for the coming days - because who wouldn't want to catch a glimpse of the cute tots? [zoo-leipzig.de](https://www.zoo-leipzig.de/artikel/nachwachsen-bei-den-weissruessel-nasenbaeren- Wellensittichen-1583/).
Zoos and animal parks are very popular in Germany, especially among families. They are often in the crossfire of criticism, especially when it comes to the welfare and husbandry of the animals. Animal protection organizations are calling for a better and more species-appropriate lifestyle for the animals. In response, many facilities, such as Leipzig Zoo, have described wanting to improve animal care and the visitor experience by creating more space and protected areas. In addition, zoos take an active role in preserving biodiversity through breeding programs and offer visitors educational opportunities statista.com.
The lively zoo in the heart of Leipzig
Leipzig Zoo is one of the most famous animal parks in the country and takes third place in the visitor ranking. Where else can you experience several hundred species of animals in a single area? According to current statistics, around 20 million people visit zoos and animal parks in Germany every year, and the calculation is simple: a day in the countryside, full of discoveries and wonder at the animal inhabitants, is fun and is very popular as a leisure activity. Point for the zoo - these existing and future attractions ensure that Leipzig cannot be overlooked on the map of attractive zoos statista.com.