Taipei Pangolin 'Guo Bao' Relocates to Germany to Expand European Conservation Mission

Taipei Zoo announced today that the pangolin "Guo Bao" has relocated to Frankfurt Zoo in Germany after spending four years at the Prague Zoo. This move is part of an ongoing international effort to support ex-situ conservation, and experts are currently evaluating a suitable female mate for him.

"Guo Bao" originally arrived in Prague in April 2022 alongside his partner "Run Hou Tang." The pair successfully produced the first two pangolins born on European soil: Šiška in February 2023 and Connie approximately 18 months later. Following the passing of "Run Hou Tang" in November 2025, the Prague Zoo emphasized her unique place in the institution's history.

According to Taipei Zoo, the relocation was coordinated by the European Association of Zoos and Aquaria (EAZA) under its Endangered Species Program (EEP) for pangolins. After successfully establishing a seed population in Prague, "Guo Bao" moved to Frankfurt in early June to further stabilize the regional population.

The Frankfurt Zoo team prepared for his arrival through extensive experience sharing with Taipei and Prague experts. A caretaker from Prague accompanied "Guo Bao" to ensure a smooth transition to his new environment. The zoo expressed hope that this mission would not only diversify the species' genetic lineage but also raise global awareness of the challenges pangolins face in the wild.