Die Insolvenz konnte der bekannte Zoofachhandel nicht abwenden – und auch das Grundstück ist schon unter den Hammer gekommen. Wer der Käufer ist und was schon ab 2026 mit dem Areal passieren soll.
Zoo Zajac, a renowned animal specialty store in Duisburg, has ceased operations due to insolvency. The property, spanning 29,500 square meters, was sold at auction, with the 13,000-square-meter store being part of a 20-year lease. The production hall, expanded since 2004, will be demolished. The sale of the site in December likely hindered efforts to find new investors. A liquidation sale began, drawing crowds, though the store had previously struggled to attract visitors. PETA criticized the sale, highlighting animal welfare concerns. The store, often called the "supermarket of animals," was a major industry player. Founder Norbert Zajac, who began with exotic animals as a child, passed away, marking the end of an era.
