PRAGUE ZOO

The fourth most popular zoo in the world

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The Prague Zoo is located close to the centre of the Czech metropolis, yet in a unique rugged landscape on the banks of the Vltava River. Opened in 1931, it has become one of the most prestigious zoos in the world in its more than 80 years of existence. Today it is the second most visited tourist destination in the Czech Republic after Prague Castle. 

Tips
  • Allow at least half a day to explore the zoo. The grounds are extensive and include more than 10 km of walking paths.
  • Use the Zoo Express road train or the chairlift to travel comfortably between the upper and lower parts of the zoo.
  • Check the daily programme for animal feeding times and special presentations before your visit.

4,600 animals and 680 species live in Prague Zoo. You can explore 12 pavilions and 150 exhibits over 58 hectares.The kids will love the Bororo Reserve, chairlift, mini-train, observation tower, paddling pool and Children’s Zoo.

The pride of the zoo is its Elephant Valley, home to a sizeable herd of Asian elephants.The Giant Salamander House, where you can see the largest amphibians in the world – the critically endangered Chinese Giant Salamanders – is extraordinary as well; and the African House with an adjacent vast meadow inhabited by herds of antelopes and giraffes is worth your attention, too.

However, Prague Zoo also has other interesting places: for instance, the Pavilion of Gorillas with the only breeding family of gorillas in the Czech Republic; Chambal, presenting one of the most endangered species of crocodiles in the world – gharials; or the Indonesian Jungle Pavilion, a giant greenhouse presenting a sample of the South Asian rainforest and its inhabitants.

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