At this tourist destination in Eastern Styria, it is also the first baby animal of 2021. You can always count on Paibi, the male gelada. Together with 5 females and 8 young, the male—as the harem leader—forms a incredibly strong social group on the African continent and has been a reliable source of offspring in the past.

Geladas are a species of primate and are also known as red-chested baboons . They are native to the highlands of Ethiopia, and their diet is vegetarian, consisting primarily of grasses.

The result of springtime romance will soon be on display among other animal species as well. “In addition to the black swans, we’re also expecting new arrivals among the bison and the eland antelopes,” says Doris Wolkner-Steinberger, managing director of Tierwelt, hinting at a growing population of the park’s animal residents.

Hours: Open daily; FFP-2 masks required