Events

NOVEMBER

Exhibitions:
Gočár’s Houses Gallery: Barrandian: Testimony of the Prehistoric Sea (only on weekends and holidays)
Yurt: How the Wild Horses Regained Their Freedom
Terrace in front of the Education Centre: The Wildlife of Kenya

 

1. 11. (Sat) World Lemur Day
Join us in celebrating World Lemur Day at Prague Zoo and learn about the threats faced by these prosimians from Madagascar.

• 10:00 am Commented feeding of black-and-white ruffed lemurs (Ruffed Lemurs)
• 10:30 am Commented feeding of ring-tailed lemurs (Lemur Island)
• 2:00 pm Enrichment for the black-and-white ruffed lemurs (Ruffed Lemurs)
• 3:00 pm Enrichment for the ring-tailed lemurs (Lemur Island)

9. 11. (Sun) Turtle Keepers’ Day
Look forward to the traditional series of lectures (this time dealing with Life Cycles of Turtles), a keepers’ advice centre, and keeper talks on turtles.

9:30 am – 3:30 pm Talks on Turtles (Education Centre)

• 9:30 am MVDr. Lucie Černegová: Hibernation of Tortoises from a Veterinary Perspective
• 10:30 am Monika Svobodová: Presentation of Reptile Magazine
• 10:45 am Ing. Róbert Kirchner, PhD.: The Influence of Heat and Light on Turtles
• 11:45 am Hana Svobodová: Sea Turtles
• 1:00–2:30 pm Break
• 2:30 pm Nataša Velenská & Petr Velenský (Prague Zoo): Seasonality in Giant Tortoises

 

Commented feeding sessions and keeper talks

• 1:00 pm Feeding of Galapagos and Aldabra giant tortoises (Giant Tortoise House)
• 1:30 pm Talk on Forsten’s tortoises (Giant Tortoise House)
• 2:00 pm Turtle talk (Feline and Reptile House)
• 3:30 pm Turtle talk (Chambal)

15.–16. 11. (Sat–Sun) Advent Workshops
Combine your visit to the zoo with making your own Advent wreath. The workshops take place in the Education Centre near the main entrance. The price for one wreath is CZK 350 and does not include zoo admission. This year we are also offering discounted packages: CZK 550 (admission for one adult + one wreath) and CZK 1,000 (family admission + one wreath). Due to limited capacity, advance booking is required. On the days of the event, any remaining places can be purchased at the Information Centre by the main entrance.

Workshop schedule:

• 11:00–11:50 am First session
• 12:00–12:50 pm Second session
• 1:00–1:50 pm Third session
• 2:00–2:50 pm Fourth session

17. 11. (Mon) Orangutan Kawi’s Birthday Celebration
Our November-born youngster is turning five, and we’ve prepared a special celebration! Come and join the fun.

Programme in the Indonesian Jungle house:

• 10:00 am, 11:00 am, 12:00 pm and 1:00 pm Orangutan talks
• 10:00 am – 3:00 pm Activity station "Into the Jungle with the Orangutans"
• 2:45 pm Enrichment for the orangutans

22.–23. 11. (Sat–Sun) Advent Workshops
Combine your visit to the zoo with making your own Advent wreath. The workshops take place in the Education Centre near the main entrance. The price for one wreath is CZK 350 and does not include zoo admission. This year we are also offering discounted packages: CZK 550 (admission for one adult + one wreath) and CZK 1,000 (family admission + one wreath). Due to limited capacity, advance booking is required. On the days of the event, any remaining places can be purchased at the Information Centre by the main entrance.

Workshop schedule:

• 11:00–11:50 am First session
• 12:00–12:50 pm Second session
• 1:00–1:50 pm Third session
• 2:00–2:50 pm Fourth session

29. 11. (Sat) ZooSchool for Adults: Get Rid of Phobias
Even in adulthood, many of us suffer from an irrational fear of certain animals—snakes or spiders, for example. It is scientifically proven that phobias are, on the whole, learned and can be lessened. Experienced tutors will introduce you to the creatures you fear, explaining and gradually introducing them in an attempt to replace the negative feelings with a positive experience for later life.

30. 11. (Sun) Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony and 15^th  Birthday of Polar Bear Twins
Join us for the festive lighting of the Christmas tree and celebrate Aleut and Gregor's 15^th birthday with a programme full of Christmas cheer.

Aleut and Gregor's 15^th birthday (Polar Bears)

• 1:00 pm Enrichment for the bear brothers

Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony (Veselovský Meadow)

• 4:30 pm Welcome for visitors at the Education Centre and walk to Veselovský Meadow
• 4:50 pm Christmas carols
• 5:00 pm Christmas greeting and talk with guests
• 5:15 pm Lighting of the Christmas tree
• 5:20 pm Christmas carols

From 3:30 to 4:30 pm, visitors will be able to purchase a discounted zoo ticket for CZK 50. No further discounts can be applied. The offer applies only to the Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony.

Making Your Own Advent Wreath (Education Centre)

Combine your visit to the zoo with making your own Advent wreath. The price for one wreath is CZK 350 and does not include zoo admission. This year we are also offering discounted packages: CZK 550 (admission for one adult + one wreath) and CZK 1,000 (family admission + one wreath). Due to limited capacity, advance booking is required. On the days of the event, any remaining places can be purchased at the Information Centre by the main entrance.

Workshop schedule:

• 11:00–11:50 am First session
• 12:00–12:50 pm Second session
• 1:00–1:50 pm Third session
• 2:00–2:50 pm Fourth session