Ruppia hippo: New attraction in the Africa experience world

Ruppia hippo: New attraction in the Africa experience world

New member of the animal community inspires visitors
Flower horse lady Rupia enriches the Africa experience world in Gelsenkirchen

On July 31, 2024, an exciting event took place in the Zuo Erlebniswelt Gelsenkirchen: the arrival of Rupia, a three-year-old hippo lady. It comes from the Copenhagen Zoo, which is located over 670 kilometers away in Denmark. Your move to your new home is not only an important step for the zoo, but also a valuable enrichment for visitors and the species community.

rupia: curious personality from Denmark

rupia is not only a stately, but also a sweet hippo female that is known for its open-minded being. Her previous experience in the Copenhagen Zoo included living together with three older hippos and two young animals, which she also socialized well. The transport to Gelsenkirchen was thoroughly prepared; Rupia was gently used to the transport box by her zookeepers, which made her arrival smoothly.

The way to your new home

After Rupia ran into the transport box on Wednesday morning, her journey to her new home began. In the late evening of the same day she reached the Africa experience world, where she immediately started to explore her environment. A quarantine period of probably two weeks in the inner enclosure of the ELE jungle adventure enables both visitors and rupia to get to know each other while preparing for contact with their fellow species Ernie and Asita.

The role of Rupia in the Zoom Erlebniswelt

The Zoom Erlebniswelt Gelsenkirchen, known for its impressive collection of more than 900 animals from over 100 species, offers a unique experience in the worlds of experience Alaska, Africa and Asia. The arrival of the hippo-lady Rupia is not only an exciting news, but also proof of the continuous success of the zoo, which in 2023 won the audience award for the public center for the sixth time in a row. The animal community is enriched by Rupia and its appearance will undoubtedly increase the interest and enthusiasm of visitors.

A look into the future

After her quarantine, Rupia will be able to move freely in the outdoor facilities on Lake Africa, where you will seek contact with Ernie and Asita. Such developments are crucial for the promotion of social interactions among animals and have a positive impact on visitors who enjoy the insights into the stable life of the animals.

- Nag