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Prague Zoo was declared by Trip Advisor the 7th best zoo in the world. To celebrate it,
each 7th day in every month till the end of the year all the children will pay only 1 CZK entrance fee, so the families with kids can yet get cheaper tickets twice this year - on 7th November and 7th December.
Prague Zoo's director Miroslav Bobek received the highest state award, given by Tsakhiagiin Elbegdorj, the President of Mongolia, in recognition of the contribution of Prague Zoo to preservation of Przewalski's horses at the opportunity of the celebration of the 83rd anniversary of the Zoo´s foundation.
Three Indian Lions have arrived from Magdeburg to Prague. In the future the Zoo intends to focus on breeding of these carnivores even more.
A baby bison was born on Saturday 16th August. It has been thriving and can be seen in an exposition near the Obora view tower.
Ankhor, 31 years old elephant bull has already sired 11 young. He originates from Barma, but from 1989 he lived in Tierpark Berlin. He arrived to Prague on August 13, 2014.
The World Association of Zoos & Aquariums (WAZA) is extremely concerned about the tragic incident that occurred on 3 August 2014.
Because of unprofessional behaviour of representatives of Johannesburg Zoo, eight antelopes sitatunga were euthanasied in South African Republic. The director of Prague Zoo Miroslav Bobek informed about the unethical manners in open letter and explained all the consequences.
This new play area for children and parents has only been open since Sunday, July 27, but it has already gained many fans.
Prague is full of tourists, especially during summertime, and so we have launched our traditional summer campaign this year. The slogans are bilingual and this year we highlight the English ones above those in Czech.
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Phone.: (+420) 296 112 230 (public relations department)
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