The
Hluboka nad Vltavou zoo lies near a town called Hluboka nad Vltavou, next to
a Hunting lodge. Thanks to its position on a flat piece of land next to a
large lake, you can enjoy leisurely countryside walks.
Parking is immediately in front of the entrance to the zoo, where you will
find refreshments refreshments (except winter months) and have a chance to
buy some souvenirs.
Founded:
1939
The area of the zoo: in total 6 hectares - the zoo compound is 1, 8
hectares in size, a further 3 hectares is for further development.
Number of visitors (2005):
217 048
(graf
1974 - 2005)
Types of animals and birds: 121 mammals of 32 varieties, 585 birds of
122 varieties, 143 reptiles of 18 varieties, 5 Amphibians of 2 varieties, 34
types of fish of 15 varieties, 21 invertebrates of 4 varieties.
Specialities: fauna in the Czech Republic
Interesting expositions: water birds, flamingos, river otters,
Australian fauna
Most significant breeding exhibitions: Hermann's Tortoise, European
Pond Turtle, Greater Flamingo, Curl-crested Aracari, Satyr Tragopan, Green-winged
Macaw, Ural Owl, Raven , Willage Weaver, Shoveler, Roe deer, Brown Bear,
Eurasian Badger
Other significant kinds of animals: Ural Owl, Scops Owl, Black Stork,
Spoonbill, Crane, River Otter
Joining the European breeding programmes of EEP: The zoo participates
in three programmes.
Number of endangered breeds from the Red book of IUCN: 17
Number of endangered kinds of fauna in the Czech Republic cultivated per
individual category: endangered 12, very endangered 18, critically
endangered 15
Breeding activities: Endangered kinds of fauna in the Czech Republic.
The zoological garden has played an important part in safeguarding the genetic resources and reintroduction of Ural Owl.
The zoological garden is connected to the National network of stations for injured and handicapped animals, which is co-ordinated by the Czech Association of Conservationists. We arrange specialised first aid treatment and other treatment to animals that have been found injured or to other handicapped animals living in the wild.
