Location:
The ZOO is located close to the town centre near the Kamencové Lake. The park is extensive; however walking trough the slightly wavy terrain with wooded slopes, grassy paddocks and large water reservoirs is comfortable and pleasant. Parking is situated in front of the entrance. Refreshment and souvenirs can be bought in the ZOO complex.
Area:
110 ha, out of which free run for animals 80 ha.
Established:
In 1975
Visit rate:
102 000 visitors (1997)
Specialization:
Animals from the pale-Arctic areas, especially from the European part. It is focused on primitive strains of domestic animals. The ZOO was the first in the Czech Republic, which succeeded in nursing brood of white pelicans. Among main breeding activities is breeding of golden-eyes and barn owls. The ZOO has a significant merit in preservation of the genetic resources of golden-eyes by their re-introduction into Czech nature. It participates in 8 European breeding programs of the EEP.
Breeds:
248 mammals in 44 species, 274 birds in 67 species, 26 reptiles in 6 species.
The most significant species:
Golden-eyes, rock ibis, peregrine flacon, black stork, sea eagle, seal, wolverine and other species. The number of the species listed in the red Book of endangered animals: 12, the number of the endangered species in Czech nature: 43.
Recommended visit:
Free run of cloven-hoofed animals, which extends on the area of 30 ha, exposition of Barbary apes, European beavers, seals and elks.
Rarity:
Euro-safari, which extends on the area of 30 hectares, was established two years ago. It is specialized in European and Asian fauna. Seeing can be realized on a horse cart. The most interesting species are wolverines, buffalos, elks, donkey kiang etc.
Transportation:
Within the reach of the town transportation of Chomutov/Jirkov. Chomutov is situated on the main railway line Ústí nad Labem – Karlovy Vary – Cheb.
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