Events

NOVEMBER

Exhibitions:
Yurt: Przewalski’s Horses at Dívčí Hrady
Terrace in front of the Education Centre: Return of the Wild Horses to Kazakhstan

1. 11. (FRI) Autumn school holidays at the zoo—a special pumpkin feast for the animals
Programme for kids and adults during the autumn school holidays.
Friday pumpkin feasts by certain animals:
 - 10:00 am: Aardvarks (African House)
 - 10:15 am: Meerkats (African House)
 - 11:00 am: Keas (outdoor exhibit by the Rákos’ House)
 - 1:00 pm: Giant tortoises (Giant Tortoise House)
 - 1:30 pm: South American tapirs (opposite Darwin Crater)
 - 2:00 pm: Cuban ground iguanas (Feline and Reptile House)
 - 2:00 pm: Polar bears
 - 3:00 pm: King vultures (by the south entrance)

1. 11. (FRI) Diwali—festival of lights
The popular evening lantern procession commemorating Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights. Everyone who comes to the zoo between 4:00 and 5:00 pm with their own LED lantern will pay just one Czech crown for entry!*
Lantern procession
Participation only with lanterns with an LED bulb. Lanterns with classic candles are not permitted.
Those taking part in the procession will meet at the north entrance of the zoo at 4:30 pm, the event is expected to end around 7:00 pm.
*Entry for this event is only via the zoo’s north entrance.

9. 11. (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 has been scientifically proven that phobias are, in most cases, learned and can be reduced. Experienced instructors will introduce you to the creatures you fear, explaining and gradually exposing you to them, helping to replace negative feelings with positive experiences for the future.

9. 11. (SAT) Richard celebrates his 33rd birthday
Richard, the much-loved male gorilla, celebrates his 33rd birthday. Come and see what surprises the keepers have got in store for him.
 - 3:00 pm giving enrichment elements
   (Méfou Centre)

10. 11. (SUN) Turtle breeders’ day
A traditional series of lectures, breeding advice and meetings with turtle breeders.
  - 10:00 am–4:00 pm: Turtle themed accompanying programme.

16. 11. (SAT) ZooSchool for teachers: “Get Rid of Phobias”
Even in adulthood, many of us suffer from an irrational fear of certain animals—snakes or spiders, for example. It has been scientifically proven that phobias are, in most cases, learned and can be reduced. Experienced instructors will introduce you to the creatures you fear, explaining and gradually exposing you to them, helping to replace negative feelings with positive experiences for the future.

17. 11. (SUN) Advent workshops
Traditional Advent workshops focused on making Advent wreaths and Christmas decorations.
 - 11:00–11:50 am: Making decorations—first group
 - 12:00–12:50 pm: Making decorations—second group
 - 1:00–1:50 pm: Making decorations—third group
 - 2:00–2:50 pm: Making decorations—fourth group
   (Education Centre)
Due to limited capacity, it is necessary to pre-book HERE.

17. 11. (SUN) Kawi, the male orangutan celebrates his fourth birthday
Pustakawan, nicknamed Kawi, celebrates his fourth birthday.
  - 2.30 pm: Giving the orangutans enrichment elements
    (Indonesian Jungle)
  - 10:00 am, 11:00 am and 12:00: Guided meeting by the orangutan exhibit
    (Indonesian Jungle)

23. 11. (SAT) ZooSchool for kids: Journey to Africa
Explore the Dja Reserve and meet its endangered inhabitants. How does Prague Zoo and its visitors help their relatives living in the wild?

24. 11. (SUN) ZooSchool for kids: Journey to Africa
Explore the Dja Reserve and meet its endangered inhabitants. How does Prague Zoo and its visitors help their relatives living in the wild?

24. 11. (SUN) Advent workshops
Traditional Advent workshops focused on making Advent wreaths and Christmas decorations.
 - 11:00–11:50 am: Making decorations—first group
 - 12:00–12:50 pm: Making decorations—second group
 - 1:00–1:50 pm: Making decorations—third group
 - 2:00–2:50 pm: Making decorations—fourth group
    (Education Centre)
Due to limited capacity, it is necessary to pre-bookk HERE.

30. 11. (SAT) ZooSchool for kids: “Feeding is a Science”
Do you know how to feed a Komodo dragon? Or how many kilograms of carrots the zoo uses in a day? This ZooSchool will teach you what the animals eat at the zoo and just how challenging it is to meet the needs of food specialists.