Location:
Czech smallest ZOO is situated on a plain on the banks of Munický Lake close to the chateau Hluboká, which creates a romantic panorama of the surrounding landscape. The ZOO complex offers pleasant walks with numerous possibilities to buy refreshment and souvenirs. Parking is situated in front of the entrance gate.
Area:
2,8 ha
Established:
In 1959
Visit rate:
219 743 visitors (1997)
Specialization:
Fauna of the Czech Republic. The ZOO has a significant merit in preservation of the genetic resources by the re-introduction of bird species. It participates in 3 European preservation programs of the EEP.
Breeds:
59 mammals in 20 species, 278 birds in 86 species, 23 reptiles in 8 species.
The most significant species:
Greenish tortoise, macaw ararauna, raven, brown bear, black stork, ashy rowan, reverie otter. The number of the breeding species listed in the Red Book of endangered animals: 3, the number of the breeding species endangered in Czech nature: 19.
Recommended visit:
Exposition of water birds, exposition of heath-cock birds.
Rarity:
You can see otters in their natural environment.
Transportation:
Regional bus transportation from České Budějovice.
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