Zoo Ostrava
Zoo Ostrava
4.5
9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Monday
9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Tuesday
9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Wednesday
9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Thursday
9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Friday
9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Saturday
9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Sunday
9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
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Duration: More than 3 hours
Meets animal welfare guidelines
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Elisabeth W
2 contributions
Jul 2024 • Solo
In terms of giving the animals plenty of space to move around, this is probably the best zoo I've ever seen! The exception is for the big cats, that I thought were kind of cramped - but I think they are supposed to move soon. Other than that, it seems like the animals are being taken very well care of, and it feels like the zoo has a good balance of allowing people to see animals while still ensuring the animals' quality of life. I thought the lemur island was cool, for instance - where people are allowed in just one hour a day - and the safari train allows for getting a nice view of e.g. antilopes and buffalos even when they are scattered over a large area.
I also enjoyed the forest paths you can find all over the zoo, and the plantings seem to be well thought through and taken care of. I spent about 4 hours here, and still hadn't seen all the paths by the end of it!
I think 4 exhibits were closed/under construction when I was there, which I think is fine! There were also some of the animals that I didn't manage to see, because of the big enclosures and hiding places, but I think that's just a part of being in a zoo that prioritises animal welfare. I would much rather not have seen an animal because it's doing its own thing in peace, than to see an animal that's distressed and confined to a small space!
I also enjoyed the forest paths you can find all over the zoo, and the plantings seem to be well thought through and taken care of. I spent about 4 hours here, and still hadn't seen all the paths by the end of it!
I think 4 exhibits were closed/under construction when I was there, which I think is fine! There were also some of the animals that I didn't manage to see, because of the big enclosures and hiding places, but I think that's just a part of being in a zoo that prioritises animal welfare. I would much rather not have seen an animal because it's doing its own thing in peace, than to see an animal that's distressed and confined to a small space!
Written August 15, 2024
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AliceAmelie
Ostrava, Czech Republic6 contributions
Jun 2021
I loved my trip to the Zoo. It's huge and very well maintained. The vegetation is wonderful with lots of old and tall trees.
Animals seems happy.
You can even feed some goats with pallets (provided by distributors) and observe from very close some guinea pigs.
It's a lovely place to spend an afternoon.
Animals seems happy.
You can even feed some goats with pallets (provided by distributors) and observe from very close some guinea pigs.
It's a lovely place to spend an afternoon.
Written May 21, 2022
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Lucie S
Brno, Czech Republic38 contributions
Jul 2020 • Family
I enjoy coming to this Zoo as you do walk a lot. There are many pathways to take. You’ll find plenty playground, refreshments and a lot of interesting animals.
Written August 3, 2020
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weelyns
Glasgow, UK103 contributions
Feb 2023 • Solo
Maybe it's because it's January but hardly seen any animals, alot of areas closed, including food and drinks. They all must have been hiding away. Another place that doesn't cater for non Czech visitors, all info in Czech only and staff don't speak English. The place was like a ghost town I left early, real shame as I love the zoo
Written February 1, 2023
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Móňa B
Pilsen, Czech Republic87 contributions
Jul 2020 • Friends
This is rather a place for a walk than a place to see animals. Most of the expositions were closed and we did not see many animals. There are quite a few playgrounds for kids. The zoo seems to be a bit disorganized.
Written July 27, 2020
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Lenka
Ostrava, Czech Republic34 contributions
Aug 2019
Ostrava Zoo is not only a huge area, but it is mainly a place where you can see a huge number of animals, plants and flowers. Local staff takes care of everything very carefully. You can find very quiet places, but also places where children can play, where you can learn a lot ...
Written September 4, 2019
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tootsycherie
Singapore31 contributions
Aug 2018 • Solo
Loved the Zoo in Ostrava! Great place for families to hang out and perfect for children as there are heaps of playgrounds there. Spent around 3 hours to complete the zoo tho’ I was there alone on a work trip.
Written July 27, 2019
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samanmsc
Ostrava, Czech Republic13 contributions
May 2019 • Couples
Always good and varied activities for the kids - animals seem to be cared for very well. Only problem is food stalls close early.
Written June 4, 2019
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CzTraveller
Czech Republic15 contributions
Apr 2019 • Solo
I love visiting this place, always nice and cool. The main restaurant in the ZOO is not very good, I don't recommend.
Written May 7, 2019
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Danielle R
Philadelphia, PA210 contributions
Apr 2016 • Family
I live in Philadelphia and went here on a whim while my husband was on a business trip.
This zoo puts the one in Philadelphia to shame. So beautiful and well kept--you get right up to the animals and they are very well cared for.
Do not miss this on your trip-especially with the little ones!
This zoo puts the one in Philadelphia to shame. So beautiful and well kept--you get right up to the animals and they are very well cared for.
Do not miss this on your trip-especially with the little ones!
Written April 19, 2016
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Mam pytanie odnoście czasu zwiedzania, ile około zajmuje czas przejścia zoo ( bez dzieci)?
Written July 17, 2016
na szybko 1 godzinę, szczegółowo 3-4 zwłaszcza w porze karmień
Written August 22, 2018
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