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Crested deer offspring at Leipzig Zoo: A new pair for breeding!
Find out everything about Leipzig Zoo: biodiversity, environmental protection and the new crested deer. News from June 15, 2025.
Crested deer offspring at Leipzig Zoo: A new pair for breeding!
An exciting time is currently ushering in at Leipzig Zoo. With around 630 species and over 3,000 animals on an area of around 27 hectares, the zoo offers an impressive variety for animal and nature lovers. The focus is particularly on the crested deer, which have only recently started living in the zoo. The new arrival “Janno”, which has been based here since the beginning of 2023, could be the key to breeding this fascinating species, which is native to Southeast Asia. After a failed connection between the predecessor "Paul" and the female deer Nicole, which did not produce any offspring, an exchange with the Wuppertal Zoo has now been initiated in order to increase the breeding chances, reports Thüringen24.
Animal keeper Holger Wust is very committed to the crested deer. “Breeding is important, but the natural behavior of the animals must definitely be encouraged,” he emphasizes. To make this successful, the keeper also sought communication with his colleagues from Wuppertal in order to exchange experiences and provide the crested deer with the best possible care.
Podcast and animal stories
What is particularly exciting is that Holger Wust appears in the new ETC podcast “Elefant, Tiger & Co.” can be heard. Here he introduces the crested deer, talks about the animals' special characteristics and, with a wink, summarizes that crested deer bucks have antlers that are often hidden by their typical crested hairstyle. The animals can also bark and chirp - a rather unknown fact. The podcast, which is now over two years old, offers listeners numerous interesting insights into the lives and challenges of the animal residents at Leipzig Zoo, according to information from Leipzig Zoo.
In the current season the podcast is particularly varied. From bronze sultan chickens to leaf cutter ants to the mysterious okapis, there are many stories to discover. A total of 56 episodes have already been released and highlight the different animals and their peculiarities, which not only amaze zoo visitors but also podcast listeners.
A look into the history of the zoo
Leipzig Zoo has a long and eventful history. It was founded in 1878 by Ernst Wilhelm Pinkert as the “Pfaffendorfer Tierpark”. At the time, the zoo was one hectare in size and attracted 4,500 visitors. Over the years, the zoo was repeatedly expanded and developed into an important part of the city of Leipzig. With the concept of the “zoo of the future” and highlights such as Gondwanaland, which opened in 2011, the zoo has significantly improved its offering and is now strongly committed to environmentally friendly animal and nature conservation, as Leipzig Travel notes.
Today the zoo employs around 250 people who not only look after the welfare of the animals, but also provide numerous teaching and educational opportunities. The creation of emotional contact between humans and animals is a central pillar of the zoo's work.
With so many animal species, a dedicated team and future-oriented projects, Leipzig Zoo looks to the future with confidence - both for the animals and for the visitors, who can expect lots of adventure and education.