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Munich’s Hellabrunn Zoo is celebrating a substantial donation that will significantly benefit its conservation efforts for the critically endangered Przewalski’s horses. Stadtsparkasse München has provided 100,000 Euros to the zoo, continuing its long-standing support for the institution.
Generous Donation from Stadtsparkasse München
The 100,000 Euro donation from Stadtsparkasse München underscores its commitment to the city and its residents, as well as to important local projects like Hellabrunn Zoo. Jan Mersmann, a member of the Stadtsparkasse München’s board, stated, “As Stadtsparkasse München, we are closely connected to our city and its people. We take responsibility and support projects that are important to the people of Munich. Hellabrunn Zoo has been one of them for many years.”
Funds Dedicated to Przewalski’s Horse Enclosure
The generous sum will be used to redesign the enclosure for Przewalski’s horses, recognized as the last truly wild horse species still in existence. Previously, these highly endangered horses shared an enclosure with Bactrian camels, which prevented successful breeding programs for both species. The new, dedicated enclosure aims to facilitate breeding efforts for the Przewalski’s horses.
Successful Breeding Efforts Underway
Since 2025, Hellabrunn Zoo has been actively building a new breeding group for the Przewalski’s horses, with promising results already observed this year. In June 2026, the first Przewalski’s foal in ten years was born at Hellabrunn, marking a significant milestone in their conservation program.
Hellabrunn Zoo Director Expresses Gratitude
Rasem Baban, the director of Hellabrunn Zoo, expressed his sincere thanks for the donation and the enduring partnership with Stadtsparkasse München. “We sincerely thank Stadtsparkasse München for this generous support and their commitment to our zoo, which has lasted for over 50 years. The redesign of the Przewalski’s horse enclosure is an important step for Hellabrunn,” Baban commented.
Przewalski’s Horses: A Story of Survival
Przewalski’s horses were once considered extinct in the wild by the late 1960s, primarily due to hunting and displacement by grazing livestock. Their survival is a testament to internationally coordinated conservation breeding programs implemented by zoological institutions, including Munich’s Hellabrunn Zoo, which played a crucial role in preventing their complete disappearance.
Source: https://www.abendzeitung-muenchen.de/muenchen/das-ist-gut/wilde-hoffnung-von-muenchens-tierpark-hellabrunn-ueppiger-scheck-rettet-die-letzten-wildpferde-der-welt-art-1164526
