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

 

DECEMBER

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

 

5. 12. (Fri) St Nicholas in the zoo
St Nicholas, the devil and the angel will visit Prague Zoo, checking who’s been naughty and who’s been nice—and the best-behaved will be rewarded with a small gift.
3:00 pm Talk at the Tasmanian devil exhibit (Darwin Crater)
Don’t miss the encounter of the real and the fairytale devil.

6. 12. (Sat) Traditional Sponsors’ Meeting and the Day for Troja
We cordially invite all sponsors and adoptive parents to the zoo! Enjoy a special programme prepared especially for you.

Main programme (Education Centre terrace)

• 10:45 am Opening musical performance
• 11:00 am Ceremonial opening and welcome by the host
• 11:04 am Welcome by a Prague Zoo representative
• 11:10 am Guest interviews
• 11:20 am Presentation of the Richard Awards
• 11:35 am Announcement of the “Photographing at Prague Zoo” contest results
• 11:45 am Closing remarks by the host
• 12:00 pm Final music performance

1:30 pm Fur seal training demonstration (Fur Seals)

2:00 pm Meeting with the residents of the Troja District (Education Centre)

7. 12. (Sun) 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.

9. 12. (Tue) Lecture at the Municipal Library of Prague
Jakub Mezei will give a lecture entitled A Day with Fur Seals and Penguins.
5:00 pm Start of the lecture (Small Hall, Central Library)
The admission fee for the lecture is 70 CZK.

14. 12. (Sun) International Monkey Day
Let’s celebrate monkeys and other primates, learn what makes an animal a primate, how the various species differ, and what they have in common!

10:30 am – 3:00 pm Commented feedings

• 10:30 am Gorillas (Mefou Centre)
• 11:00 am Orangutans (Indonesian Jungle)
• 2:00 pm De Brazza’s monkeys (Dja Reserve)
• 2:00 pm Capuchin monkeys (Water World and Monkey Islands)
• 3:00 pm Gorillas (Dja Reserve)

10:00 am – 4:00 pm Get to know the primates (Dja Reserve)
Information and activity stations

20. 12. (Sat) Bethlehem Light
Scouts will bring the Bethlehem Light to Prague Zoo. Visitors will be able to collect it at the main entrance until Christmas Eve.

22.–23. 12. (Mon) Christmas holidays at Prague Zoo
Shorten your wait for Christmas Eve at Prague Zoo!

10:30 am – 4:00 pm Commented feedings and animal talks

• 10:30 am Aardvarks (African House)
• 10:30 am Kangaroos and wallabies (Darwin Crater)
• 11:00 am Penguins (House of Penguins)
• 11:00 am Giraffes (African House)
• 12:30 pm Przewalski’s horses (Gobi)
• 1:00 pm Elephants (Elephant Valley)
• 2:00 pm Wombats (Darwin Crater)
• 2:45 pm Red river hogs (Dja Reserve)
• 3:00 pm Gorillas (Dja Reserve)
• 3:45 pm Pangolins (Indonesian Jungle)

24. 12. (Wed) Christmas Eve at Prague Zoo
Bring food gifts for the animals, which will be given to them over the following days. Carrots, apples, hazelnuts and walnuts are especially welcome. Visitors who bring a present will receive a small gift in return.

10:00 am –1:30 pm Christmas commented feedings

• 10:00 am Keas (Rákos’ House)
• 10:30 am Aardvarks (African House)
• 11:00 am Penguins (House of Penguins)
• 12:30 pm Red river hogs (Dja Reserve)
• 1:00 pm Bears (Polar Bears)

1:30 pm Fur seal training demonstration (Fur Seals)

25. 12. (Thu) Christmas Day at Prague Zoo
Swap watching TV fairytales for a day with real animals and enjoy a day full of experiences at Prague Zoo.

10:00 am –3:00 pm Christmas commented feedings

• 10:00 am Keas (Rákos’ House)
• 11:30 am Rusas (Plains)
• 2:30 pm Devils (Darwin Crater)
• 3:00 pm Tayras (South American Carnivores)

1:30 pm Fur seal training demonstration (Fur Seals)

26. 12. (Fri) Boxing Day at Prague Zoo
Swap watching TV fairytales for a day with real animals and enjoy a day full of experiences at Prague Zoo.

10:00 am –3:00 pm Christmas commented feedings

• 10:00 am Orangutans (Indonesian Jungle)
• 10:30 am Aardvarks (African House)
• 11:30 am Rusas (Plains)
• 2:00 pm Wombats (Darwin Crater)
• 2:30 pm Tapirs (Water World and Monkey Islands)
• 3.00 pm Gorillas (Dja Reserve)

27.–28. 12. (Sat–Sun) Weekend commented feedings and animal talks
Do not miss our popular weekend feeding sessions and animal talks.

10:00 am – 4:00 pm Weekend commented feedings and animal talks

• 10:30 am Aardvarks (African House)
• 10:30 am Kangaroos and wallabies (Darwin Crater)
• 11:00 am Penguins (House of Penguins)
• 11:00 am Giraffes (African House)
• 12:30 pm Przewalski’s horses (Gobi)
• 1:00 pm Elephants (Elephant Valley)
• 1:00 pm Giant tortoises (Giant Tortoise House)
• 1:30 pm Crocodile monitors (Giant Tortoise House); only on Saturday
• 2:00 pm Reptiles (Feline and Reptile House)
• 2:00 pm Wombats (Darwin Crater)
• 2:45 pm Red river hogs (Dja Reserve)
• 3:00 pm Gorillas (Dja Reserve)
• 3:45 pm Pangolins (Indonesian Jungle)

29.–31. 12. (Mon–Wed) Gift-giving for the animals
Christmas may be over, but the festivities continue! Unsold Christmas trees will be brought to Prague Zoo as gifts for the animals. Come and see how they enjoy them.

Commented presentation of the trees to the animals

29. 12. (Monday)

• 11:00 am Giraffes (African House)
• 12:00 pm Elephants (Elephant Valley)
• 1:00 pm Bears (Polar Bears)
• 1:30 pm Pig-tailed macaques (Indonesian Jungle)
• 2:30 pm Ring-tailed lemurs (Lemur Island)

30. 12. (Tuesday)

• 11:00 am Giraffes (African House)
• 12:00 pm Elephants (Elephant Valley)
• 1:00 pm Takins (Plains)
• 1:15 pm European bison (Plains)
• 2:00 pm River hogs and De Brazza’s monkeys (Dja Reserve)
• 3:00 pm Devils (Darwin Crater)

31. 12. (Wednesday)

• 10:30 am Keas (Rákos’ House)
• 11:00 am Giraffes (African House)
• 12:00 pm Elephants (Elephant Valley)
• 1:00 pm Takins (Plains)
• 1:30 pm Capuchin monkeys (Water World and Monkey Islands)
• 3:00 pm Gorillas (Mefou Centre)