Prague ZOO

A colorful collection of animals from all over the world, extraordinary natural scenery, and captivating views of Prague – all this is only seven kilometers from the center of the Czech capital. It’s no wonder that the Prague Zoo has held the top rankings of one the world’s most popular zoos for several years! It was opened in 1931 amidst a unique rugged landscape on the banks of the Vltava River. Today, this is the third most visited tourist destination in the Czech Republic while at the same time being the most visited zoo in the Czech Republic with more than 1.4 million visitors every year.
The zoo complex features 13 unique pavilions on grounds covering 58 hectares and is home to more than 5,000 animals representing 676 species. A trip to the Prague Zoo is a very popular program among Czech families as well as tourists from all over the world. All our visitors have fun learning, and the kids will really have a good time here – the zoo also includes a huge playground at the Bororo Reserve with a 12-meter climbing frame, a cable car between the upper and lower parts of the zoo, a children’s train, a paddling pool, and a petting zoo where the kids can touch the animals.
There is also a rich program of events prepared in the zoo throughout the year to liven up your visit to the animals. Commented feeding times and meetings with popular animals are regularly held, for example, accompanied by engaging stories. There are special courses in which you can create various gifts for the animals and then watch them play with them, or you can even make an unusual souvenir – handmade paper made of elephant dung at the Zoo’s Paper Mill!