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Another significant milestone in the breeding of up to 15-cm-long “tree lobsters”. Prague Zoo has received 300 eggs of the critically endangered Lord Howe Island stick insect from San Diego Zoo—and they are no ordinary eggs. They were produced through sexual reproduction involving fertilisation, which gives rise to both...

An orange-breasted fig parrot chick is currently being raised at Prague Zoo, the first Czech zoo to breed this demanding species. The achievement is remarkable not only because the orange-breasted fig parrot, kept at just three other institutions in Europe, is rarely bred in zoos, but also because of the exemplary care provided...

A spotted treasure at Prague Zoo is getting ready for its debut in the exhibit. The five cheetah cubs, born on 18 June, will be on view together with their seven-year-old mother Daenerys from next week. Visitors will find them in the enclosure next to the Feline and Reptile House. During their first three months, the rare cubs...

As is now traditional, Prague Zoo will celebrate the anniversary of its opening on Czech Statehood Day—and this time it will be its 95th! On Monday 28 September, the zoo has prepared a special celebratory programme with distinguished guests. Costumes, historic vehicles and stylish newsboys handing out vintage newspapers will...

An exceptional Egyptian vulture chick is growing up at Prague Zoo. Both of its parents come from the wild, and both owe their survival to international cooperation among experts. The male, known as Brok (“Pellet” in Czech), was shot in Lebanon and arrived at Prague Zoo in June 2022. In September that same year, a...

Thirty species of mantises will be presented to visitors at Prague Zoo this Saturday. The exclusive exhibition will showcase mantises from four continents, including species that mimic orchid flowers or dry leaves in appearance. It will also feature the Czech Insect of the Year 2026, which is...

A Przewalski’s horse foal was born in central Kazakhstan for the first time in hundreds of years. Its parents are the mare Tessa, originally from Tierpark Berlin, and the stallion Zorro from Prague Zoo’s breeding programme. Both arrived in the country in June 2024 as part...

The cape fur seal pup born at Prague Zoo on 5 June made his debut before visitors today. The little male has moved into the enclosure near the main entrance. His keepers have named him Jabulani, a name from the Zulu language of South Africa that can be loosely translated as “bringing joy”. Visitors to Prague Zoo can see...

A southern ground-hornbill chick can exceptionally be seen by visitors at Prague Zoo. The rearing of this majestic African bird usually takes place in the off-exhibit areas, but this year the keepers decided to let the chick out unusually early. The small risk has paid off. The young hornbill is settling in very well with its...