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The Krefeld Zoo is set to welcome a new chapter in its history with the opening of a state-of-the-art ape house, slated for completion by September 5, 2025, at an estimated cost of twelve million euros. The first residents of the new ape house will be Bally and Limbo, the chimpanzees who miraculously survived the devastating fire disaster on New Year's Eve 2020.

The completion of the new ape house marks a happy ending for Bally and Limbo, who have been living in the old enclosure since the tragedy. Zoo Director Stephanie Markowski revealed that Bally and Limbo will be transported in a box to avoid sedation, ensuring their comfort during the move.

The new ape house, designed with education as a top priority, offers large screens displaying information and welcomes school classes. It is also intended to provide completely new insights into the lives of the animals, offering a warm indoor area and a spacious outdoor area for chimpanzees. Interestingly, the new ape house will house chimpanzees separately from gorillas and mangabey.

However, the new ape house has not escaped criticism from animal rights activists. PETA representative Yvonne Würz has expressed her disapproval despite the larger and more modern design. Meanwhile, Krefeld's Mayor Frank Meyer remains optimistic about the future of the zoo, expressing his belief that the new ape house will contribute positively to the zoo's reputation.

The opening of the new ape house will be reported in the local news broadcast Lokalzeit aus Düsseldorf on Tuesday, 05.09.2025. Furthermore, plans for further construction phases for the accommodation of orangutans are set for completion by 2030, offering more opportunities for interaction for both residents and visitors.

Sources for this article include a reporter on site, Zoo Director Stephanie Markowski, and Krefeld's Mayor Frank Meyer. The search results do not identify specific animal rights activists who have spoken critically about the new monkey house construction at the Krefeld Zoo.

The tragic fire at the zoo in 2020 resulted in the loss of over 50 animals, including orangutans, gorillas, and chimpanzees. With the completion of the new ape house, the zoo is taking steps towards recovery and progress. The new ape house in Krefeld is currently under criticism from animal rights activists, but it remains to be seen how these criticisms will impact the future of the zoo.