Chomutov Zoo, Animal park in Chomutov, Czech Republic.

Chomutov Zoo covers 112 hectares on the northeastern edge of Chomutov, next to Kamencové Lake. Its wooded grounds hold 155 species, including red pandas, yellow-throated martens, Steller's sea lions and European bison. A narrow-gauge train, Lokálka Amálka, runs through the park, and a Safari Express enters the Eurosafari enclosure.

The zoo was founded in 1975 and grew from a small local facility into a recognized conservation center. Over the decades, it developed into an important place for protecting endangered animal species from Europe and beyond.

The open-air museum on the grounds displays how people in this region traditionally lived and worked. As you walk through the historic buildings and farmyards, you encounter the craftsmanship and daily life that shaped generations of families here.

The grounds are large, so riding the train is practical for covering ground without spending hours walking. Wear comfortable shoes and plan for breaks, especially if the weather is very hot or rainy.

Since 2023 the zoo has run a jellyfish house, the only one at a Czech or Slovak zoo. The grounds also hold a European protected site of 44.38 hectares where the hermit beetle and the stag beetle live.