Archive · 31 Jul 2025
Nuremberg Zoo Faces Backlash After Culling Baboons
A zoo in Germany killed 12 baboons because they didn't have enough space.
The zoo tried to find new homes for them, but it didn't work.
The baboons were also fighting, and the zoo said there were too many.
Animal rights groups are angry because they think the zoo did something wrong.
The zoo said that it had no other choice.
The zoo is now facing possible legal action from the animal rights groups.
Nuremberg Zoo culled 12 healthy Guinea baboons.
The zoo cited overcrowding and unsuccessful rehoming attempts.
The baboon troop exceeded the enclosure's capacity.
Animal rights groups are protesting the zoo's actions and threatening legal action.
Zoo director stated culling can be a 'last resort'.
- Who
- Nuremberg Zoo and animal rights groups.
- What
- Nuremberg Zoo culled 12 Guinea baboons.
- When
- Tuesday, after warnings issued in February 2024.
- Where
- Nuremberg, Germany.
- Why
- Overcrowding and failed rehoming attempts led to the culling.
Animal Rights Groups
Nuremberg Zoo
Animal Welfare vs. Population Control
Animal Rights Groups
The culling was inhumane and avoidable, and that the zoo maintained irresponsible breeding policies.
Nuremberg Zoo
The zoo's decision came after 'years-long consideration,' and that the culling of animals can be a 'legitimate last resort to preserve the population'.
- Zoo
- Tiergarten Nürnberg
- Location
- Nuremberg, Germany
- Animals culled
- 12 Guinea baboons
- Reason
- Overcrowding and failed rehoming attempts
- Enclosure Capacity
- 25 animals (designed for), 40 (actual)
