The Ostrava Zoo
The Ostrava Zoo was founded in 1951. It covers an area of 100 ha and is the home to nearly 300 different species of animals. African hoofed animals (giraffes and zebras), predators and parrots, chimpanzees, lemurs, elephants, rhinoceroses and many other interesting animals attract large numbers of visitors.
During the summer months, falcon performances are staged there, in winter a special attraction is the feeding of elephants. If there is enough snow, visitors may go cross-country skiing directly inside the Zoo. One of the most popular attractions is the seasonal, commented feeding of animals, evening guided tours and a number of accompanying events, not only for children (Children’s Day, lampion parades, decoration of the Christmas tree, etc). There are several children’s corners inside the Zoo compound.
Gradually, barriers that had prevented easy access for the handicapped have been removed. In 2007, a Botanical Park was opened adding 3 new botanical paths linking up directly with the zoological expositions. Year later new pens for cranes and red pandas were built. The ZOO long waited to see the first night exposition as well as the first sea aquarium. Exposition called „Malá Amazonie“ was opened in 2009 where capuchin and squirrel monkies as well as tropical spiders and frogs can be seen. New modern playground within the ZOO with lots of recreational equipment shall please all children.
The Ostrava Zoo (Zoologická zahrada Ostrava)
Michálkovická 197
710 00 Ostrava
tel.: +420 596 241 269
fax: +420 596 243 316
www.zoo-ostrava.cz
During the summer months, falcon performances are staged there, in winter a special attraction is the feeding of elephants. If there is enough snow, visitors may go cross-country skiing directly inside the Zoo. One of the most popular attractions is the seasonal, commented feeding of animals, evening guided tours and a number of accompanying events, not only for children (Children’s Day, lampion parades, decoration of the Christmas tree, etc). There are several children’s corners inside the Zoo compound.
Gradually, barriers that had prevented easy access for the handicapped have been removed. In 2007, a Botanical Park was opened adding 3 new botanical paths linking up directly with the zoological expositions. Year later new pens for cranes and red pandas were built. The ZOO long waited to see the first night exposition as well as the first sea aquarium. Exposition called „Malá Amazonie“ was opened in 2009 where capuchin and squirrel monkies as well as tropical spiders and frogs can be seen. New modern playground within the ZOO with lots of recreational equipment shall please all children.
The Ostrava Zoo (Zoologická zahrada Ostrava)
Michálkovická 197
710 00 Ostrava
tel.: +420 596 241 269
fax: +420 596 243 316
www.zoo-ostrava.cz