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Cologne Zoo - Saiga

The last saiga in Cologne Zoo, Germany. The saiga was one of the zoo’s absolute rarities. This is now a historic photo as the last saiga in Cologne died in October 2009, thereby ending the era of saigas outside of Russia. July 2009

Cologne Zoo - Saiga
Toddy, 12 Nov 2009
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    • Toddy
      The last saiga in Cologne Zoo, Germany. The saiga was one of the zoo’s absolute rarities. This is now a historic photo as the last saiga in Cologne died in October 2009, thereby ending the era of saigas outside of Russia.

      July 2009
      12 Nov 2009
    • Maguari
      From a zoo enthusiast's point of view, very sad to see this animal go (and equally glad we didn't put Cologne off another year, as I'd have missed seeing this wonderful animal).

      Does anyone know if the exhibit has been reused for anything? Was quite a nice little paddock.
      12 Nov 2009
    • Jakub
      AFAIK, this exhibit will house 1,2 Persian Gazelles from Hamburg and Nuremberg Zoo.
      12 Nov 2009
    • Maguari
      A very nice choice of replacement. Thanks Jakub!
      12 Nov 2009
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    • Blackduiker
      Blackduiker

      Saigas have always fascinated me. I consider them an elite zoological species for any zoo outside of Russia.
      13 Nov 2009
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    • Swedish Zoo Fan
      I've seen it, and I thought it was a very interesting animal!
      15 Nov 2009
    • James27
      I'm so annoyed I never got to see him :(
      15 Nov 2009
    • Ituri
      I saw them back in the 90's in San Diego. Amazing animals.
      15 Nov 2009
    • Blackduiker
      Blackduiker

      They were exhibited for a time at the Los Angeles Zoo some 25-30 years ago. That's probably the only time I've ever seen them.
      16 Nov 2009
    • Toddy
      Well, you should have hurried to Cologne this summer when me and Animal was there ;) I would still advice you to go since they have the last douc langurs and red howler monkeys in Europe and overall is a very good zoo.
      16 Nov 2009
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