The Copenhagen Zoo houses the Pig-Nosed Turtle, a unique freshwater species native to northern Australia and southern New Guinea.
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The Pig-Nosed Turtle at Copenhagen Zoo is displayed in the Tropical House, an exhibit designed to replicate the warm, slow-moving rivers and lagoons of its natural habitat. This environment provides visitors with an opportunity to observe the turtle's distinctive features, such as its pig-like snout and flipper-like limbs, in a setting that mirrors its native surroundings.
As part of its commitment to conservation, Copenhagen Zoo participates in the European Endangered Species Programme (EEP) for the Pig-Nosed Turtle. This collaborative breeding program aims to maintain genetically diverse and healthy populations of endangered species within European zoos. Through this initiative, the zoo contributes to the global efforts to preserve this unique turtle species, which faces threats from habitat loss and illegal trade in the wild.