Ostrava Zoo (Zoologická zahrada Ostrava)
Moravskoslezský kraj
Ostrava Zoo (Zoologická zahrada Ostrava) is a zoological garden in the city of Ostrava in the Czech Republic. It was founded in 1951 under the name Kunčičky Zoo, originally established in an area known as the Miners' Park in Ostrava-Kunčičky. In 1956, construction began on a new zoo site in Stromovka park. The zoo and its animals were transferred to this new location in 1960, which remains its home today. Since 1996, Ostrava Zoo has been a member of the European Association of Zoos and Aquaria (EAZA), linking it to a wider network of European zoological institutions. The zoo is open every day, making it an easy addition to an Ostrava itinerary. Visitors can plan their day around the stated opening hours and explore the zoo at a relaxed pace.
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Tip: Because Ostrava Zoo is open daily, you can visit on weekdays to avoid the busiest periods. Plan your arrival around the published opening hours (daily from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.) to make the most of your time on site.
Interesting facts
- •Ostrava Zoo was originally founded in 1951 as Kunčičky Zoo in the Miners' Park area of Ostrava-Kunčičky.
- •Construction of a new zoo site in Stromovka park began in 1956, and the zoo moved there in 1960.
- •Ostrava Zoo has been a member of the European Association of Zoos and Aquaria (EAZA) since 1996.
- •The zoo is open every day, with stated hours of 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
History
Ostrava Zoo was founded in 1951 as Kunčičky Zoo in the Miners' Park area of Ostrava-Kunčičky.
A new zoo was planned in Stromovka park, with construction starting in 1956.
In 1960, the zoo and its animals were moved to the new Stromovka location.
In 1996, Ostrava Zoo joined the European Association of Zoos and Aquaria (EAZA).
Contact
Phone: 596 241 269
