Elefanterne i København Zoo, Elephant habitat in Copenhagen Zoo, Denmark
Elefanterne i København Zoo is a large living space with indoor and outdoor areas where a group of Asian elephants lives together. The structure blends modern architecture with spacious grounds that allow for natural movement and daily activities.
The original elephant facility dates to 1914 and was replaced in the early 2000s with a modern new building. This renovation was part of a broader effort to update the zoo at that time.
The elephant area lets visitors watch how the animals move, interact, and spend their days in a living community. This direct contact helps people understand why these creatures matter and how they should be cared for.
Visitors can move between viewing points around the enclosure to watch the animals from different angles and distances. It works best to spend time at several spots to get a full sense of their daily behavior and routines.
The roof system was specially designed to create different temperature and light zones that match the natural conditions in the elephants' Asian homelands. Visitors often miss this thoughtful environmental design, even though it is key to the animals' wellbeing.
Location: Frederiksberg Municipality
GPS coordinates: 55.67280,12.52140
Latest update: December 11, 2025 11:04
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