Prague Zoo 🇨🇿

You will find Prague Zoological Garden in the northern Troja district of Prague, Czech Republic. Opened in 1931, this renowned institution ranks among the best zoos in the world, earning fifth place from TripAdvisor and seventh from Forbes Travel Guide in 2007. Spanning 58 hectares with 50 hectares dedicated to exhibits, the zoo houses approximately 5,000 animals across 676 species, including 132 threatened species.

As you explore, you can visit impressive environments like the Indonesian Jungle pavilion, Elephant Valley, and a brown fur seal exhibition featuring an enlarged swimming pool, a grandstand, and a statue memorializing Gaston the fur seal. Do not miss the pavilion for critically endangered Chinese giant salamanders, which showcases the largest specimens in Europe, or the "Ball's Pyramid" exhibit featuring Lord Howe Island stick insects. Prague Zoo plays a significant role in saving wildlife, famously breeding Przewalski's horses for transport to the Mongolian steppes and achieving historic breeding successes with Chinese pangolins, Western lowland gorillas, and rare fish eating Brazilian mergansers.

Your visit offers an exceptional opportunity to discover diverse global wildlife while supporting vital international conservation efforts.

What to see at Prague Zoo

• Indonesian Jungle pavilion and Elephant Valley exhibits
• Europe's largest collection of Chinese giant salamanders
• The Ball's Pyramid exhibit displaying rare stick insects
• Brown fur seal exhibit featuring a grandstand and memorial statue
• Pioneering breeding program for Przewalski's horses

Visiting tips

Be sure to stop by the brown fur seal exhibition to view the statue dedicated to Gaston the seal.

How long: Half day to full day · Best time: daytime

How to get there & what’s nearby

Prague Zoo is easy to reach on Prague’s public transport, and pairs naturally with Charles Bridge and Prague Castle. For where to stay, the weather and full itineraries, see our Prague travel guide.