the new baby still came as a pleasant surprise. It’s not just in Randers Regnskov that this birth is a happy event. Our pair of gibbons is only the fourth known breeding pair of this species in a European [...] so the birth is somewhat of a sensation. The newborn is the fourth gibbon baby that’s been born here in Randers Regnskov – about 2.5 years after the birth of their last baby. Both mother and baby are doing [...] It’s been no more than a few minutes since animal keeper Jens Peter Friis could tell us all the joyful news that our pair of gibbons have become parents to another healthy baby. Jens Peter was starting

On June 13th Randers Regnskov celebrated its 13th birthday by opening this year’s newest attraction. In that occasion Randers Regnskov’s own jungle witch Cecropia paid us a visit and, together with director [...] Honduras, also named Cave of the Glowing Skulls. Here, researchers discovered a secret chamber in the 1990s that, aside from beautifully painted pots and jars, contained more than 200 finically piled up human

been sent on a little holiday in Randers Regnskov’s African dome. Holiday may not be the proper word, though, since, in reality, he’s been sent there, because he’s been creating too many problems in South

Arapaima gigas is the name of the world’s largest freshwater fish. It is a greedy carnivore that can reach an impressive length of more than 3 meters. It does not settle with just eating fish. Birds [...] exactly what happened for one of the young arapaimas that were released in the great lake in Randers Regnskov’s South American dome last Wednesday. TITBITS FOR THE CATFISH The air was filled with [...] fact, when you think about it, it was kind of rude of me to just take the food right out the catfish’s mouth”, says Kristian with a smile on his face.

In September, Randers Regnskov focuses on nature conservancy. In weekends of this month you can taste some of the rare Danish cultural plants that Randers Regnskov aims to conserve in a variety of interesting [...] front of the main entrance of Randers Regnskov. Remember to wear clothes that are suitable for the Danish weather! Finally, you can learn more about Randers Regnskov’s cooperation with an Indian tribe from [...] from Ecuador named Verde Sumaco. Each year Randers Regnskov supports the tribe financially. In return the tribe has to assure us that the large oil companies are not allowed to search for oil in the valuable

– gather in enormous groups. And with their loud bawling, it’s easy to tell when the group is nearby. The lorikeets in Randers Regnskov can often be seen near the bowls of fruit, where they pick out [...] A big group of noisy new residents has been set free in Randers Regnskov’s Asian dome. More specific, the 4 lorikeets that have been living there for quite some time have gotten 11 new friends of the same

the fact that it’s been exactly 150 years since his ground breaking work “Origin of the Species” was published. This book presented Darwin’s theory of evolution and his research on life’s development by [...] 12th the natural scientist Charles Darwin would have been 200 years old. In that occasion Randers Regnskov pays a tribute to him by serving a piece of delicious birthday cake to the first 100 guests this

already comes off as a very special year for Randers Regnskov. This is the year when we inaugurate a new exhibit for Komodo dragons – one of the world’s most infamous lizards. Reaching a maximum length [...] length of 3 meters and 165 kg, the Komodo dragon is the world’s largest lizard. However, it is not its size alone that has spread both fear and fascination worldwide. Its saliva has an unusually large amount

leave the mother’s belly and venture about on their own. Aside from the beautiful little colobus baby, Randers Regnskov also got a wonderful Christmas gift, namely a cute little goeldi’s tamarin baby, [...] Randers Regnskov has plenty of good news! Our little family of colobus monkeys has expanded with one member. This is the second time that a young colobus baby has been born here in Randers Regnskov. “The [...] born on December 22nd. Finally a beautiful male saki monkey has also just arrived here in Randers Regnskov.

you can create your own lucky charm and meet some of the rainforest’s smallest inhabitants. With so many exciting activities it’s not uncommon to gather an appetite. In that case you are welcome to come [...] In October Randers Regnskov offers you several exciting activities. On Friday October 9th the Danish jungle will be open from 10am to 10pm. Remember your torch so you can find your way around in the dark