Zoo Pilsen, Zoo and botanical garden in Pilsen, Czech Republic
Zoo Pilsen is a combined zoo and botanical garden housing over 6,500 animals from more than 1,000 species and diverse plant collections. The grounds span 21 hectares and include various themed sections with specialized enclosures and garden areas.
The facility was founded in 1926 and originally stood near the Radbuza River. In 1963 it relocated to the Lochotín district, and in 1981 it merged with the botanical garden.
The zoo's name links its two roles: since 1981 the zoological and botanical gardens have formed one institution. The reconstructed 19th-century Lüftnerka farmstead keeps a collection of domestic animals and 400 pieces of agricultural equipment. Next to it, the Česká řeka project, opened in September 2008, presents the course of the Úhlava river.
The zoo operates on a seasonal schedule: March to October from 8 AM to 7 PM and November to February from 9 AM to 5 PM. Arriving early is advisable as animals are more active in warmer months and morning visits encounter fewer crowds.
The zoo keeps around 70% of its species in no other Czech or Slovak zoo, and it holds the European studbook for dwarf and thick-tailed maki. Since 2000 the Chilean flamingo has appeared in its logo, recalling the 1984 Czechoslovak first breeding of the species.
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