Opel-Zoo

One of the most important social missions of zoological gardens is to support the conservation of biodiversity.

Opel-Zoo participates in 39 international breeding programs for reptiles, birds, and mammals and coordinates two such programs (for giraffes and Mesopotamian fallow deer). Offspring of various endangered species are transferred to reintroduction projects. It also supports species conservation projects in the regions of origin of various animals, both in Germany and abroad.

In the year of the zoo´s 70th anniversary I am welcoming you in Kronberg. Board and staff are very excited and proud that we were chosen to host the EAZA Conservation Forum 2026. Around 1.900 animals from more than 220 species are presented today in a unique matter, following the spirit of the zoo founder Dr. Georg von Opel, who stated already in 1956, that the animals at Opel-Zoo should be exhibited in social

groups, in nature-like exhibits and, where-ever possible, without bars between visitors and animals – quite a vision for that time! Today Opel-Zoo supports more than 10 conservation projects, not only locally or in our region, but also worldwide. You will hear from these projects during the conference. May this forum be inspiring and successful for you, but I also wish you a great time at the Opel-Zoo and here in Kronberg

For more information about species conservation at Opel-Zoo please click here