Giant otters in Europe

Female giant otter Brazilia has left Givskud Zoo. Thanks to good training, everything went very well. On the way to France a stopover was made in Leipzig. From Leipzig Zoo a male was also taken to La Palmyre. Together they will form a new breeding pair.

In Givskud Zoo only two giant river otters remain, mother Frieda and son Rio. A new partner for Rio will be found, so that there will be a breeding pair in Givskud again.

Source: Kæmpeodder rejser fra Givskud - GIVSKUD ZOO

 

Thank you @MennoPebesma for clarifying the situation regarding la Palmyre. It confirm the plan was changed regarding the otter in Doué

 

Female giant otter Korona has moved from Lodz Zoo to Doué la Fontaine to form a pair with the resident male Iquitos. She has been given a new name in Doué; from now on she will be called Iberá. Iquitos and Iberá seem to get along very well.

Source: Facebook Doué la Fontaine

 

Two giant otters were born in Budapest Zoo five months ago. Parents are Madidi and Cumana. At the end of 2020, they also had two cubs, who are now helping to raise them. From 12 March, visitors will be able to see the cubs.

If I translated the text on the website correctly, they are talking about the two older brothers, so the 2020 cubs Manú and Bahia would then both be males.

Source: Az óriásvidra-kölykök mindennapjai | Állatkert Budapest szívében

 

Three giant otters were born in Zoo Leipzig on the 17th of March. The parents are Tacutu and Emila. Unfortunately, Tacutu died at the beginning of the year. Because of this, Emila will have to raise the cubs herself, although she gets help from the older cubs who still live in Leipzig.

Source

 

It has now been revealed that they are a male and a female. They got their names from a naming contest yesterday. The male is called Lobo and the female is called Maya.


It's been a while and a lot has changed, so here is an updated list:

Spoiler: Giant otters in Europe

There are currently 69 (34,32,3) giant otters within the EEP (of what i know).

GERMANY
Zoo Duisburg (2,0)
1,0 Guapo (19-11-12, Zoo Duisburg)
1,0 Maldito (08-04-07, Tierpark Hagenbeck)

Zoo Halle (1,1)
1,0 ? (One of the males that came from Dortmund, but I don't know which one.)
0,1 Amana (27-08-05, Zoo Dortmund)

Tierpark Hagenbeck (1,1)
1,0 Pequeño (19-11-12, Zoo Duisburg)
0,1 Naipi (20-06-10, Tierpark Hagenbeck)

Zoo Leipzig (4,1,3)
0,1 Emilia (14-08-13, Zoo Leipzig)
1,0 Arno (20-05-20, Zoo Leipzig)
1,0 Barney (12-06-21, Zoo Leipzig)
1,0 Bert (12-06-21, Zoo Leipzig)
1,0 Bruno (12-06-21, Zoo Leipzig)
0,0,1 ? (17-03-2022, Zoo Leipzig)
0,0,1 ? (17-03-2022, Zoo Leipzig)
0,0,1 ? (17-03-2022, Zoo Leipzig)

CZECH REPUBLIC
Zlin-Lesna Zoo (2,3)
1,0 Dagget (31-05-10, Zoo Duisburg)
0,1 Mora (04-07-13, Zoo Duisburg)
1,0 Vašík (30-10-20, Zlin-Lesna Zoo)
0,1 Dana (30-10-20, Zlin-Lesna Zoo)
0,1 Jana (30-10-20, Zlin-Lesna Zoo)

DENMARK
Givskud Zoo (1,1)
0,1 Frieda (05-09-09, Tierpark Hagenbeck)
1,0 Rio (01-11-18, Givskud Zoo)

FRANCE
Parc Animalier des Pyrénées (1,1)
1,0 Pepper (19-11-12, Zoo Duisburg)
0,1 Nura (16-09-13, Zoo de Doue la Fontaine)

Parrot World (0,2)
0,1 Icana (26-01-08, Tierpark Hagenbeck)
0,1 Bahia (09-07-19, Chester Zoo)

Zoo de Doue la Fontaine (1,1)
1,0 Iquitos (01-08-10, Zoo de Doue la Fontaine)
0,1 Iberá (14-02-20, Zoo Lodz)

Zoo de la Palmyre (1,1)
1,0 Arni (20-05-20, Zoo Leipzig)
0,1 Brazilia (01-11-18, Givskud Zoo)

ZooParc de Beauval (1,1)
1,0 Orinoco (12-02-18, Parken Zoo
0,1 Isolda (03-05-17, Givskud Zoo)

HUNGARY
Budapest Zoo (4,2)
1,0 Madidi (28-12-10, Zoo Dortmund)
0,1 Cumana (13-10-12, Zoo Leipzig)
1,0 Manú (07-10-20, Budapest Zoo)
1,0 Bahia (07-10-20, Budapest Zoo)
1,0 Lobo (??-10-21, Budapest Zoo)
0,1 Maya (??-10-21, Budapest Zoo)

ITALY
Parco Natura Viva (2,0)
1,0 Apalai (27-02-12, Zoo Dortmund)
1,0 Felipe (28-12-10, Zoo Dortmund)

THE NETHERLANDS
AquaZoo Leeuwarden (3,0)
1,0 Tuparro (28-12-10, Zoo Dortmund)
1,0 Nacho (08-11-15, Givskud Zoo)
1,0 Viggo (09-03-15, Givskud Zoo)

POLAND
Zoo Lodz (3,1)
1,0 Cashibo (27-02-12, Zoo Dortmund)
0,1 Coari (16-03-13, Zoo Dortmund)
1,0 Kovid (14-02-20, Zoo Lodz)
1,0 Wirus (14-02-20, Zoo Lodz)

SPAIN
Zoo Aquarium de Madrid (1,6)
1,0 Verano (04-07-11, Zoo Duisburg)
0,1 Cora (13-10-12, Zoo Leipzig)
0,1 Tama (17-03-20, Zoo Aquarium de Madrid)
0,1 Gata (17-03-20, Zoo Aquarium de Madrid)
0,1 Nima (17-03-20, Zoo Aquarium de Madrid)
0,1 Umi (17-03-20, Zoo Aquarium de Madrid)
0,1 Mara (17-03-20, Zoo Aquarium de Madrid)

SWEDEN
Parken Zoo (1,2)
1,0 Yumbo (31-07-09, Zoo de Doue la Fontaine)
0,1 Alua (15-12-09, Zoo Duisburg)
0,1 Paraná (21-04-19, Parken Zoo)

UK
Yorkshire Wildlife Park (1,2)
1,0 Orimar (03-05-17, Givskud Zoo)
0,1 Alexandra (19-11-12, Zoo Duisburg)
0,1 Bonita (26-12-20, Yorkshire Wildlife Park)

Chester Zoo (1,1)
1,0 Tarubu (20-06-10, Tierpark Hagenbeck)
0,1 Tibiri (28-03-16, Singapore River Safari)

South Lakes Safari Zoo (1,1)
1,0 Carlos (05-09-09, Tierpark Hagenbeck)
0,1 Tupi (07-08-07, Zoo Dortmund)

New Forest Wildlife Park (1,3)
0,1 Panambi (08-04-07, Tierpark Hagenbeck)
0,1 Meamu (28-02-11, Chestnut Centre)
1,0 Simuni (22-06-10, Chestnut Centre)
0,1 Iberá (21-04-19, Parken Zoo)

Longleat Safari Park (1,1)
1,0 Gordito (08-04-07, Tierpark Hagenbeck)
0,1 Iny (07-08-07, Zoo Dortmund)

If you see mistakes or have more information about one of the animals, let me know.

 

In Chorzow Zoo (Katowice Zoo) / Poland a big South American House is being build. One of the main part of the building will be a giant otters exhibit. Should be ready at the beginning of 2023. Interesting who can we get to start a new family.

 

They are two males and one female. They have also been given their names: Caruso, Clemens and Caria.

 

Four giant otters were born in Zoo Zlin at the beginning of June. The cubs are staying in the indoor enclosure with their mother Mora, while daughter Dana is also helping with the care. Father Dagget and two other cubs remain separated from them for the time being. They will probably be reunited in the second half of August.

Source

 

Three giant otters were born in the Yorkshire Wildlife Park at the beginning of July. In a few weeks time, they will probably also venture outside. The gender of the cubs is not yet known.

Source

 

At Zoo de la Palmyre, female giant otter Brazilia was found dead on 7 October. She drowned after getting stuck in a fake rock.

Source: Charente-Maritime : une des loutres géantes du zoo de la Palmyre retrouvée morte

 

Four giant otters were born at ZooParc de Beauval on 15 September. One of the cubs sadly died last week. The other three, together with father Orinoco and mother Isolde, went on display for the first time for visitors today.

Source: Naissances : 3 « petites » loutres géantes de sortie au Dôme Équatorial !

 

Any chance for an updated list in Europe (first page) ?

 

I posted the most recent list in April. It can be found on the third page of this thread. The posts after that are all the updates to this list that I have come across. Another updated list will be coming soon!

 

Don't know how I missed it :/
Thanks!

 

Meanwhile, the gender has been revealed and they have been given names. They are three males and are called Fernando, Lorenzo and Rio.

Source: Facebook Yorkshire Wildlife Park

 

At Givskud Zoo, 13-year-old giant otter Frida has been euthanised. There were several reasons for this. She is too old to have any more young. In addition, her health had also deteriorated last summer. It would not have been in the animal's wellbeing to wait until things got even worse and wait to euthanise her then.

A new female will soon arrive to form a pair with the remaining male Rio, Frida's son. This female could not be introduced to Rio while Frida was still there.

Source: Kæmpeodderen Frida er blevet aflivet

 

From Parken Zoo in Sweden, three-year-old female Paraná has arrived at Givskud Zoo.

Source: Ny kæmpeodder er ankommet

 

The 2-year-old giant otter Tama has moved from Zoo Madrid to Zoo Halle. Here she will form a pair with the already present male Anori. He was alone after female Amana died some time ago at the advanced age of 17.

Source: Facebook Halle Zoo

 

The beginning of the year is a great time to make an updated version of the list. As always, if you see a mistake in the list, or you know more about one of the animals, please let me know.

Spoiler: Giant otters in Europe

There are currently 76 (42,31,3) giant otters in Europe (to my knowledge).

GERMANY - 14 (10,4,0)
Zoo Duisburg (2,0,0)
1,0 Guapo (19-11-12, Zoo Duisburg)
1,0 Maldito (08-04-07, Tierpark Hagenbeck)

Zoo Halle (1,1,0)
1,0 Anori (16-03-13, Zoo Dortmund)
0,1 Tama (17-03-20, Zoo Aquarium de Madrid)

Tierpark Hagenbeck (1,1,0)
1,0 Pequeño (19-11-12, Zoo Duisburg)
0,1 Naipi (20-06-10, Tierpark Hagenbeck)

Zoo Leipzig (6,2,0)
0,1 Emilia (14-08-13, Zoo Leipzig)
1,0 Arno (20-05-20, Zoo Leipzig)
1,0 Barney (12-06-21, Zoo Leipzig)
1,0 Bert (12-06-21, Zoo Leipzig)
1,0 Bruno (12-06-21, Zoo Leipzig)
1,0 Caruso (17-03-22, Zoo Leipzig)
1,0 Clemens (17-03-22, Zoo Leipzig)
0,1 Caria (17-03-22, Zoo Leipzig)

CZECH REPUBLIC - 9 (6,3,0)
Zlin-Lesna Zoo (6,3,0)
1,0 Dagget (31-05-10, Zoo Duisburg)
0,1 Mora (04-07-13, Zoo Duisburg)
1,0 Vašík (30-10-20, Zlin-Lesna Zoo)
0,1 Dana (30-10-20, Zlin-Lesna Zoo)
0,1 Jana (30-10-20, Zlin-Lesna Zoo)
1,0 ? (07-07-22, Zlin-Lesna Zoo)
1,0 ? (07-07-22, Zlin-Lesna Zoo)
1,0 ? (07-07-22, Zlin-Lesna Zoo)
1,0 ? (07-07-22, Zlin-Lesna Zoo)

DENMARK - 2 (1,1,0)
Givskud Zoo (1,1,0)
1,0 Rio (01-11-18, Givskud Zoo)
0,1 Paraná (21-04-19, Parken Zoo)

FRANCE - 12 (4,5,3)
Parc Animalier des Pyrénées (1,1,0)
1,0 Pepper (19-11-12, Zoo Duisburg)
0,1 Nura (16-09-13, Zoo de Doue la Fontaine)

Parrot World (0,2,0)
0,1 Icana (26-01-08, Tierpark Hagenbeck)
0,1 Bahia (09-07-19, Chester Zoo)

Zoo de Doue la Fontaine (1,1,0)
1,0 Iquitos (01-08-10, Zoo de Doue la Fontaine)
0,1 Iberá (14-02-20, Zoo Lodz)

Zoo de la Palmyre (1,0,0)
1,0 Arni (20-05-20, Zoo Leipzig)

ZooParc de Beauval (1,1,3)
1,0 Orinoco (12-02-18, Parken Zoo
0,1 Isolda (03-05-17, Givskud Zoo)
0,0,1 ? (15-09-22, ZooParc de Beauval)
0,0,1 ? (15-09-22, ZooParc de Beauval)
0,0,1 ? (15-09-22, ZooParc de Beauval)

HUNGARY - 6 (3,3,0)
Budapest Zoo (3,3,0)
1,0 Madidi (28-12-10, Zoo Dortmund)
0,1 Cumana (13-10-12, Zoo Leipzig)
1,0 Manú (07-10-20, Budapest Zoo)
0,1 Bahia (07-10-20, Budapest Zoo)
1,0 Lobo (??-10-21, Budapest Zoo)
0,1 Maya (??-10-21, Budapest Zoo)

ITALY - 2 (2,0,0)
Parco Natura Viva (2,0,0)
1,0 Apalai (27-02-12, Zoo Dortmund)
1,0 Felipe (28-12-10, Zoo Dortmund)

THE NETHERLANDS - 3 (3,0,0)
AquaZoo Leeuwarden (3,0)
1,0 Tuparro (28-12-10, Zoo Dortmund)
1,0 Nacho (08-11-15, Givskud Zoo)
1,0 Viggo (09-03-15, Givskud Zoo)

POLAND - 4 (3,1,0)
Zoo Lodz (3,1,0)
1,0 Cashibo (27-02-12, Zoo Dortmund)
0,1 Coari (16-03-13, Zoo Dortmund)
1,0 Kovid (14-02-20, Zoo Lodz)
1,0 Wirus (14-02-20, Zoo Lodz)

SPAIN - 6 (1,5,0)
Zoo Aquarium de Madrid (1,5,0)
1,0 Verano (04-07-11, Zoo Duisburg)
0,1 Cora (13-10-12, Zoo Leipzig)
0,1 Gata (17-03-20, Zoo Aquarium de Madrid)
0,1 Nima (17-03-20, Zoo Aquarium de Madrid)
0,1 Umi (17-03-20, Zoo Aquarium de Madrid)
0,1 Mara (17-03-20, Zoo Aquarium de Madrid)

SWEDEN - 2 (1,1,0)
Parken Zoo (1,1,0)
1,0 Yumbo (31-07-09, Zoo de Doue la Fontaine)
0,1 Alua (15-12-09, Zoo Duisburg)

UK - 16 (8,8,0)
Yorkshire Wildlife Park (4,2,0)
1,0 Orimar (03-05-17, Givskud Zoo)
0,1 Alexandra (19-11-12, Zoo Duisburg)
0,1 Bonita (26-12-20, Yorkshire Wildlife Park)
1,0 Fernando (??-07-22, Yorkshire Wildlife Park)
1,0 Lorenzo (??-07-22, Yorkshire Wildlife Park)
1,0 Rio (??-07-22, Yorkshire Wildlife Park)

Chester Zoo (1,1,0)
1,0 Tarubu (20-06-10, Tierpark Hagenbeck)
0,1 Tibiri (28-03-16, Singapore River Safari)

South Lakes Safari Zoo (1,1,0)
1,0 Carlos (05-09-09, Tierpark Hagenbeck)
0,1 Tupi (07-08-07, Zoo Dortmund)

New Forest Wildlife Park (1,3,0)
0,1 Panambi (08-04-07, Tierpark Hagenbeck)
0,1 Meamu (28-02-11, Chestnut Centre)
1,0 Simuni (22-06-10, Chestnut Centre)
0,1 Iberá (21-04-19, Parken Zoo)

Longleat Safari Park (1,1,0)
1,0 Gordito (08-04-07, Tierpark Hagenbeck)
0,1 Iny (07-08-07, Zoo Dortmund)

Besides this list, this time I have also made a short overview of what, as far as I know, happened within the European population last year.

Births
To my knowledge, 13 giant otters have been born last year that are currently still alive. They are 9 males, 1 female and 3 whose gender is still unknown.

Deaths
To my knowledge, four giant otters have died last year. Male Tacutu (11) and females Amana (17) and Frieda (13) were already of advanced age. Female Brazilia (3) drowned after getting stuck underwater.

Transfers
To my knowledge, 5 giant otters have moved to another zoo last year. In addition, 1 more giant otter has moved to Iberá National Park in Argentina. Here she will later be released into the wild.

Number of holders
Last year saw the addition of one new holder of giant otters. In early 2022, two giant otters moved to Zoo de La Palmyre in France.

Future holders
There will also be new holders for the giant otter this year. Two zoos in Germany, (Tierpark Cottbus and Allwetterzoo Münster) and one in Poland (Zoo Chorzów) will most likely get giant otters later this year.