Rani and Savani: A new life in the Munich Tierpark Hellabrunn!

Rani and Savani: A new life in the Munich Tierpark Hellabrunn!

München, Deutschland - The elephant lady Rani and her daughter Savani have found a new home in Munich. After their delivery from Leipzig on May 20, 2025, the two now live in Tierpark Hellabrunn . The decision to move Rani and Savani was made on the recommendation of the European Conservation Breeding Program (EEP), which coordinates the preservation and breeding of Asian elephants (Elephas Maximus).

The situation in Leipzig was increasingly tense for Rani and Savani, in particular how to deal with the Leitkuh Kewa and the elephant lady Astra gave the herd of elephant. Rani could not be permanently integrated into the existing herd structure, so that the decision was made to submit the Hellabrunn zoo. There, according to the nurses, Rani should build up his own matril line with her daughter and experience happy times.

a new living environment

When they arrive in Munich, Rani and Savani were made possible to dive into their new environment. Both elephants had time to explore their quarters in peace while familiar caregivers accompanied them. "The settlement takes place in calm stages and with close observation of the animal detection team," reports the team from Hellabrunn. Animal park director Rasem Baban emphasizes that the careful acclimatization has a top priority.

Rani and Savani are expected in their new herd by Bulle Otto as well as the elephants Temi, Mangala and Gajendra. Bullen Gajendra's Bull in Rani is particularly interesting. In this dynamic, the zoo team sees the possibility that one day Rani will meet grandmother from Savanis. Until then, Rani will take over the supervision of her two children, Savani and the new step -siblings.

documentation on television

Exciting for all elephant and animal lovers who want to follow the changes in Rani and Savani's lives: the MDR documentary soap "Elefant, Tiger & Co" accompanies the two elephants and shows their familiarization into the new herd. In episode 1131, which was broadcast on June 6, 2025, for example, it was documented how Bulle Otto comes closer to the newly arrived female. Every Friday at 7:50 p.m., fans of the documentary soap can learn how life in the elephant group develops.

The way to Munich could be the beginning of a new adventure for Rani and Savani. The expectations are high and the nurses are excited to see how the two elephants fit into their new home and what little miracles the future has for them.