Košice Zoo, Wildlife park in Kavečany district, Košice, Slovakia.
The Košice Zoo spans 292 hectares across forested hills, maintaining 280 animal species including European brown bears, lynx, and Przewalski's horses.
The zoological garden opened its doors on May 1, 1979, starting with 23 species on 7 hectares before expanding to become Slovakia's largest zoo.
The zoo features educational trails and a Carpathian Biom section dedicated to native Slovak wildlife, promoting regional biodiversity understanding.
Opening hours change seasonally: 9:00-16:00 in winter months, 9:00-17:00 in March and October, and 9:00-19:00 from April through September.
In 2002, the zoo entered the Guinness World Records when a European brown bear gave birth to five cubs in a single litter.
Location: District of Košice I
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
Operator: ZOO Košice
Opening Hours: January,February,November,December Monday-Sunday 09:00-16:00; March,October Monday-Sunday 09:00-17:00; April-September Monday-Sunday 09:00-19:00
Phone: +421557968011
Email: zoo@zookosice.sk
Website: https://zookosice.sk
GPS coordinates: 48.78774,21.20220
Latest update: March 12, 2025 20:38
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