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
Terrace in front of the Education Centre (daily during zoo opening hours): Wildlife of Kenya / Nature Around Us (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:
  • 10:00 am Orangutans (Indonesian Jungle)
  • 10:30 am Northern river otters (Across the Continents)
  • 11.00 am Penguins (House of Penguins)
  • 11.30 am Caribbean and Chilean flamingos (Water World and Monkey Islands)
  • 12.30 pm Hippos (Hippo House)
  • 1.00 pm  Finnish forest reindeer (Northern Forest)
  • 2.00 pm Tapirs (Water World and Monkey Islands)
  • 3.00 pm Greater flamingos (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.