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A bearded vulture chick has hatched at Prague Zoo. It is exactly two decades since this mighty bird of prey last bred in Prague. It is the first offspring of the new breeding pair, which comes from a critically endangered Corsican line of bearded vultures. The chick, with its rare genes, is currently staying in the zoo’s...

Four eastern bongo males, one of the most endangered large mammals, are being prepared for transport from Europe to Kenya. The Aberdare Range is the last refuge where a few dozen of these antelopes survive in the wild. The goal is to strengthen the remaining population with genetically valuable individuals.

Prague Zoo has seen its first Lord Howe Island stick insects hatch. These are the heaviest flightless insects on the planet. Thirteen little Lord Howe Island stick insects emerged from the first clutch to be laid at Prague Zoo. The luminous green nymphs are now in the zoo’s off-show facilities. Prior to their extinction, these...

It’s out! Prague Zoo’s baby wombat is setting off on short walks. But it still likes to return to the safety of its mother’s pouch, staying close to her side during its forays. On Saturday, 18 April, actor Ondřej Sokol, a long-time supporter of Prague Zoo’s wombats, will introduce the public to the second baby wombat to...

Lithe, powerful and incredibly agile. Visitors to Prague Zoo can now see caracals in the outdoor exhibition of the Feline and Reptile House. These active felines stand out thanks to their characteristic ear tufts. The new pair will hopefully follow on from the breeding successes of the past. After a hiatus of seven years, Prague...

Johanka, a Nubian giraffe, is currently being trained for veterinary examinations. She is Prague Zoo’s first giraffe to be trained by keepers daily. They use a “target”, treats such as giraffe treats, and the one-and-a-half-year-old animal’s youthful nature. Visitors to the Africa House can see this regular training as...

European bison from Prague Zoo and Olomouc Zoo have made it to Azerbaijan. They will strengthen the population reintroduced into the Shahdag National Park. What’s more, the original four females are now  five – whilst waiting for the transport, which was delayed due to the risk of foot-and-mouth disease, a Prague cow...

Prague Zoo is in its 94th year. It has been a year that has seen the successful breeding of almost two hundred species, some of which were the first to be bred in Europe. It was also a year of fantastic visitor numbers and huge public support. We opened exhibitions both inside and outside the zoo, we have started breeding new...

A Humboldt penguin came into the world at Prague Zoo. Its parents are an experienced couple consisting of a male, Kulička, and a female, Sněhurkou. The chick hatched on December 14th and is being reared naturally. Nevertheless, the keepers check the chick daily, primarily to keep track of its weight gain.