Welcome to Zoo Dvůr Králové
As children, we all probably dreamt of going on adventures into the wild. Those long-ago family trips to zoos are now cherished memories. Now you can experience the mysteries of Africa at Dvůr Králové Zoo without having to travel to far off distant lands.
First, go to the PLANNING A VISIT section and check out the essential information listed there. Then it’s time to gather up friends and family and hit the road. Wonderful experiences that will linger long in the mind await!
Tip from the giraffes: All those wanting to learn more about zoo should head for the ABOUT THE ZOO section, which is crammed with everything you could ever wish to know.
The zoo is now in the autumn season
As the autumn falls between the summer and winter, it is a busy time because the animals are transferred to their winter homes. All of the houses and enclosures are open, and animals can be viewed in most summer enclosures. Please note the African Safari is closed. However, the Lemur Restaurant - external link is open for meals, and the miniature train still chugs all the way from the meerkat house to the lion exhibit. Be sure not to miss the spooky Halloween week at the end of October, which coincides with schools’ half-term holidays in the Czech Republic.
To see what happens at other times of the year, click on the links in the top left corner of this page, or go directly to the spring, summer or winter seasons.
News
The Rarest Rhinos Travel Back to Africa
Date: 19.12.2009 Author: ZOO Dvůr Králové
Four of the world's last known remaining eight northern white rhinos will be relocated from captivity back to the wild on Sunday 20th December 2009, thanks to the collaborative efforts of a consortium of conservation organisations.
Rare species bred: secretary bird
Date: 27.10.2009 Author: ZOO Dvůr Králové
We can announce the first breeding success in the case of secretary birds within the Czech Republic. In addition, the two young 'serpent eaters' present the only two young within European collections this year.
New Persian leopard cubs
Date: 06.04.2009 Author: ZOO Dvůr Králové
Deina, the Persian leopard female, has put a smile on all of our zookeepers by delivering three healthy and beautiful cubs on the morning of 24 February. There was some concern over the mother as she had experienced some health problems last year. Although she seemed to be okay during her pregnancy, no one was sure if everything would go well. However, the cubs were born between 6 and 8.15 a.m., with their trouble-free birth being monitored via CCTV.
