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Prague Zoo

Known locally as Zoo Praha

A large hillside zoo in Troja known for strong conservation work, varied habitats and long walking routes.

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Prague Zoo ŠJů · CC BY 4.0
Typical visit
4 hours
Setting
Outdoor
Region
Prague
Last checked
7 Aug 2026

Why visit

A large hillside zoo in Troja known for strong conservation work, varied habitats and long walking routes. Opened in 1931, Prague Zoo grew into a major conservation and breeding institution with extensive modern habitats across a steep site above the Vltava. It is included because it adds a distinctive experience to a realistic Prague or regional itinerary rather than acting as a filler stop.

What you will see

  • Elephant Valley.
  • Indonesian Jungle pavilion.
  • Hillside animal habitats and viewpoints.

History

Opened in 1931, Prague Zoo grew into a major conservation and breeding institution with extensive modern habitats across a steep site above the Vltava.

Photographs

Prague Zoo

ŠJů · CC BY 4.0 · full attribution on the image credits page.

Visitor tips

  1. 1

    Start with the far side of the zoo before energy drops.

  2. 2

    Use the map to avoid repeated uphill sections.

  3. 3

    Bring water and allow meal/rest breaks on a four-hour visit.

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