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Ruhe KG

German exotic-animal traders

Firma Ruhe or Louis Ruhe (German: Tierhandelsfirma L. Ruhe; "pet trade company of L. Ruhe") was a multinational, multigenerational family business dealing in wild animals for zoos and circuses. According to Bernard Ruhe of Long Island in 1927, the firm was founded by Louis Ruhe in Germany in 1780.2 It was founded by Ludwig Ruhe.1 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

Overview

1860Founded1
  • HeadquartersAlfeld1

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Firma Ruhe or Louis Ruhe (German: Tierhandelsfirma L. Ruhe; "pet trade company of L. Ruhe") was a multinational, multigenerational family business dealing in wild animals for zoos and circuses. According to Bernard Ruhe of Long Island in 1927, the firm was founded by Louis Ruhe in Germany in 1780.2

The story

Founded by Ludwig Ruhe in 1860.1

Leadership

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Subsidiaries and ownership

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Timeline

  1. 1860Acquired Acquired by Ludwig Ruhe1
  2. 1860Founded Founded1

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