Events

 

MARCH

Commented Feedings and Animal Talks: Held at weekends. Visit the animals when they are at their most active and uncover fascinating insights into their lives. Encounters with popular species, accompanied by engaging commentary, take place throughout the day—just take your pick! Outdoor sessions run only in fine weather.

Exhibitions:
Gočár’s Houses Gallery (weekends only, 10 am – 3 pm): The Barrandian: Testimony of the Prehistoric Sea
Yurt (daily during zoo opening hours): How the Wild Horses Regain Their Freedom / Mongolia (since 28 March)
Terrace in front of the Education Centre (daily during zoo opening hours): Wildlife of Kenya / Wildlife at the Zoo (since 28 March)

1. 3. (Sun) World Wildlife Day
Prague Zoo will join this global event highlighting the issue of endangered species and the loss of their natural habitats. What do we do for wildlife living within the zoo grounds, and how do we help animals beyond its borders?

• 9:30 am Ornithological Walk to observe free-living birds within the zoo grounds
  Participants will meet at the zoo’s main entrance. Participation is free of charge with a valid zoo admission ticket.
  The walk will be led by ornithologist RNDr. Martin Smrček. Please remember to bring your binoculars.
  
  
• 10:00 am – 3:00 pm The Secret of Bird Nest Boxes (Education Centre)
  Early spring is the perfect time to put up nest boxes for wild birds. Discover the secrets of making nest boxes for our feathered residents.
  
  
• 10:00 am – 3:00 pm Preparing Insect Houses (Education Centre)
  Help beneficial insects find a safe shelter and explore the fascinating world of our tiny wild neighbours. Together we will discover why insect houses are important, which species use them, and how to build them properly.
  
  
• 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)
  • 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)
  • 4:30 pm Gharials (Chambal)

2. 3. (Mon) ZooSchool for Children Aged 8–11: Birds
Become an ornithologist with us. We will take a close look at the anatomy of birds, discover many fascinating facts about their lives, and explore what bird keeping in zoological gardens involves. The session covers both native species and exotic birds.

3. 3. (Tue) ZooSchool for Children Aged 11–15: Birds
Become an ornithologist with us. We will take a close look at the anatomy of birds, discover many fascinating facts about their lives, and explore what bird keeping in zoological gardens involves. The session covers both native species and exotic birds.

7. 3. (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.

14. 3. (Sat) ZooSchool for Adults: Get Rid of Phobias (for graduates)
As a follow-up to the successfully completed Get Rid of Phobias course, we offer participants the opportunity to refresh the techniques for working with their fears, share experiences and progress made over the past months or years with fellow course members, and once again face an animal they previously feared.

15. 3. (Sun) Enrichment Workshop
Creative workshops focused on making enrichment items for animals. Advance registration required.

21. 3. (Sat) International Day of Forests and World Water Day celebration
Come to Prague Zoo to celebrate a day dedicated to forests and water and to be reminded of their irreplaceable importance for life on Earth.

• 9:30 am Walk to observe forest and wetland birds (Zoo Grounds)
  Participants will meet at the zoo’s main entrance. Participation is free of charge with a valid zoo admission ticket.
  The walk will be led by ornithologist RNDr. Martin Smrček. Please remember to bring your binoculars.
  
  
• 1:30 pm Fur seal training demonstration (Fur Seals)
  
  
• Special commented feedings and animal talks:
  • 10:30 am Northern river otters (Across the Continents)
  • 11.00 am Penguins (House of Penguins)
  • 12.30 pm Hippos (Hippo House)
  • 1.00 pm  Finnish forest reindeer (Northern Forest)
  • 2.00 pm Tapirs (Water World and Monkey Islands)

28. 3. (Sat) Ceremonial Opening of Prague Zoo’s 95th Season
A full-day programme marking the start of the new season, with special guests.

 

 

APRIL

Commented Feedings and Animal Talks: Held at weekends. Visit the animals when they are at their most active and uncover fascinating insights into their lives. Encounters with popular species, accompanied by engaging commentary, take place throughout the day—just take your pick! Outdoor sessions run only in fine weather.

Exhibitions:
Gočár’s Houses Gallery (weekends only, 10:00 am – 3:00 pm): The Barrandian: Testimony of the Prehistoric Sea
Yurt (daily, during the zoo’s opening hours): Mongolia
Terrace in front of the Education Centre (daily, during the zoo’s opening hours): Wildlife at the Zoo

 

1 Apr (Wed) Prague Zoo April Fools’s Hotline
Our special April Fools’ hotline will be available on +420 296 112 300 from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. Anyone interested is welcome to call.

3 Apr (Fri) Spring Commented Feedings and Animal Talks
Easter is slowly approaching, so come and enjoy the springtime atmosphere at the zoo during special commented feedings and animal talks.

Commented feedings and animal talks:

• 10:30 am Aardvark feeding (African House)
• 10:30 am Kangaroo and wallaby feeding (Darwin Crater)
• 10:45 am Meerkat feeding (African House)
• 11:00 am Talk on giraffes (African House)
• 11:00 am Penguin feeding (Penguin House)
• 1:00 pm Talk on gorillas (Mefou Centre)
• 2:00 pm Wombat feeding (Darwin Crater)
• 2:00 pm Przewalski’s horse feeding (Gobi)
• 2:30 pm Elephant feeding (Elephant Valley—viewpoint opposite the wolves)
• 2:30 pm Talk on keas (Rákos’ House)
• 3:00 pm Gorilla feeding (Dja Reserve)
• 3:00 pm Talk on lemurs (Lemur Island)
• 4:00 pm Talk on Tasmanian devils (Darwin Crater)

4 Apr (Sat) International Tasmanian Devil Day
Celebrate the international day of the world’s largest carnivorous marsupials with us. A special programme will take place in Darwin Crater.

• 12:00 pm, 1:00 pm and 4:00 pm Animal talks
  Find out more about these fascinating creatures.
  
  
• 3:00 pm Commented feeding
  See the feeding habits of Tasmanian devils for yourself.

4 Apr (Sat) ZooSchool for Children Aged 8–11: Australia and Tasmania
Are you curious about life down under? Do you want to know what makes marsupials so special and whether all snakes and spiders in Australia are really venomous? Find the answers to these and many other questions at this ZooSchool. In Czech only. Advance booking required.

5 Apr (Sun) Easter Enrichment Workshop
Enrichment encourages animals to increase their physical activity or, conversely, to rest. It engages their senses, motivates them to solve new and unusual challenges, and generally creates a varied environment that supports their natural behaviour. During these creative workshops, you will have the opportunity to make handmade enrichment items and become, for a day, a valued member of our team. Advance booking required.

5 Apr (Sun) ZooSchool for Children Aged 11–15: Australia and Tasmania
Are you curious about life down under? Do you want to know what makes marsupials so special and whether all snakes and spiders in Australia are really venomous? Find the answers to these and many other questions at this ZooSchool. In Czech only. Advance booking required.

6 Apr (Mon) Easter Monday at Prague Zoo
Special commented feedings accompanied by the presentation of spring-themed enrichment items.

• Easter commented feedings:
  • 10:00 am Gorillas (Dja Reserve)
  • 10:30 am Aardvarks (African House)
  • 10:45 am Meerkats (African House)
  • 11:00 am Elephants (Elephant Valley)
  • 1:00 pm Keas (Rákos’ House)
  • 1:00 pm Giant tortoises (Giant Tortoise House)
  • 2:00 pm Iguanas (Feline and Reptile House)
  • 2:00 pm Wombats (Darwin Crater)
  • 2:00 pm Red river hogs (Dja Reserve)
  • 3:00 pm Tasmanian devils (Darwin Crater)
  • 3:15 pm Spider monkeys (Water World and Monkey Islands
• 1:30 pm Fur seal training demonstration
  (Fur Seals)

11 Apr (Sat) Teachers’ Day
This event for pre-booked participants will present the range of educational programmes and campaigns available for school groups. The programme will include interactive demonstrations of selected activities and visits to several interesting places around Prague Zoo.

18 Apr (Sat) ZooSchool for Adults: Reptile Jewels of Prague Zoo
Take a closer look at reptiles and discover just how fascinating and diverse this group is. We will explore reptiles both in the exhibits and those that live freely within the zoo grounds, while introducing you to the secrets of herpetology. In Czech only. Advance booking required.

18 Apr (Sat) Presenting the Baby Wombat
In the Czech Republic, wombats can be found only at Prague Zoo. Discover the life of these unique marsupials—lesser-known relatives of koalas—through a playful programme for all ages. The new baby wombat will be presented by the patron of the wombat breeding programme at Prague Zoo, actor Ondřej Sokol.

• 2:00 pm Main programme begins (Darwin Crater)
  
  
• 1:00 pm and 3:00 pm Wombat commented feedings (Darwin Crater)
  Meet the wombats of Prague Zoo, learn what threatens their wild relatives and how we help to protect them.
  
  
• 10:00 am – 4:00 pm Accompanying programme (Bororo Reserve)
  • Educational station: Australian and Tasmanian fauna
  • Activity station for children: Become a wombat
  • Art workshop

19 Apr (Sun) Earth Day Celebration—Roots & Shoots Prague Zoo
This year, as part of this global event, we will focus on nature conservation in the Czech Republic and explore the wild animal species living freely within the zoo grounds. Through the Roots & Shoots programme, we will show that even small everyday changes can help protect nature and the wildlife around us.

• 9:30 am Walk to observe free-living reptiles and amphibians (zoo grounds)
  A walk around Prague Zoo led by reptile and amphibian curator Petr Velenský.
  Participants will meet at the zoo’s main entrance. Participation is free of charge with a valid zoo admission ticket.
  
  
• 10:00 am Ornithological walk to observe free-living birds (zoo grounds)
  The walk will be led by ornithologist RNDr. Martin Smrček. Please remember to bring your binoculars. Participants will meet at the zoo’s main entrance. Participation is free of charge with a valid zoo admission ticket.
  
  
• 1:00 pm The fascinating world of insects (zoo grounds)
  Discover the insects living in our countryside. Participants will meet at the zoo’s main entrance. Participation is free of charge with a valid zoo admission ticket.
  
  
• 2:00 pm Meet the Crucian carp (Children’s Zoo)
  Learn about the conservation project for the Crucian carp in which Prague Zoo is involved.
  
  
• 10:00 am – 4:00 pm Accompanying programme (zoo grounds)
  • Discover the reptiles and amphibians of the Czech Republic
  • Meet the birds of the Czech Republic
  • Make your own insect hotel
  • The critically endangered Crucian carp
  • The return of ground squirrels to the Troja Basin

25 Apr (Sat) World Penguin Day
Come and discover the lives of penguins—iconic inhabitants of the Southern Hemisphere that are facing increasing pressure from human activity.

• 1:00 am Commented feeding (House of Penguins)
  
  
• 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm Animal talks every hour (House of Penguins)

25 Apr (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 reduced. Experienced tutors will introduce you to the creatures you fear, explaining them and gradually familiarising you with them in an attempt to replace the negative feelings with a positive experience for later life. In Czech only. Advance booking required.

26 Apr (Sun) International Flamingo Day
A pink-themed day at Prague Zoo. Come and discover the flagship species of the new EAZA campaign “Wetlands for Life”.

• 10:00 am – 1:00 pm Flamingo talks every hour
  (Chilean and Cuban flamingos—Water World and Monkey Islands, next to the tapirs)
  
  
• 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm Flamingo talks every hour
  (Greater flamingos—Water World and Monkey Islands, next to the gibbons)
  
  
• 10:00 am – 4:00 pm Activity station
  (Flamingo rest area by the southern entrance)