Events

 

APRIL

Commented Feedings and Animal Talks: Held at weekends. Visit the animals when they are at their most active and uncover fascinating insights into their lives. Encounters with popular species, accompanied by engaging commentary, take place throughout the day—just take your pick! Outdoor sessions run only in fine weather.

Exhibitions:
Gočár’s Houses Gallery (weekends only, 10:00 am – 3:00 pm): The Barrandian: Testimony of the Prehistoric Sea
Yurt (daily, during the zoo’s opening hours): Mongolia
Terrace in front of the Education Centre (daily, during the zoo’s opening hours): Wildlife at the Zoo

 

1. 4. (Wed) Prague Zoo April Fools’s Hotline
Our special April Fools’ hotline will be available on +420 296 112 300 from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. Anyone interested is welcome to call.

3. 4. (Fri) Spring Commented Feedings and Animal Talks
Easter is slowly approaching, so come and enjoy the springtime atmosphere at the zoo during special commented feedings and animal talks.

Commented feedings and animal talks:

• 10:30 am Aardvark feeding (African House)
• 10:30 am Kangaroo and wallaby feeding (Darwin Crater)
• 11:00 am Talk on giraffes (African House)
• 11:00 am Penguin feeding (Penguin House)
• 1:00 pm Talk on gorillas (Mefou Centre)
• 2:00 pm Wombat feeding (Darwin Crater)
• 2:00 pm Przewalski’s horse feeding (Gobi)
• 2:30 pm Elephant feeding (Elephant Valley—viewpoint opposite the wolves)
• 2:30 pm Talk on keas (Rákos’ House)
• 3:00 pm Gorilla feeding (Dja Reserve)
• 3:00 pm Talk on lemurs (Lemur Island)
• 4:00 pm Talk on Tasmanian devils (Darwin Crater)

4. 4. (Sat) International Tasmanian Devil Day
Celebrate the international day of the world’s largest carnivorous marsupials with us. A special programme will take place in Darwin Crater.

• 12:00 pm, 1:00 pm and 4:00 pm Animal talks
  Find out more about these fascinating creatures.
  
  
• 3:00 pm Commented feeding
  See the feeding habits of Tasmanian devils for yourself.

4. 4. (Sat) ZooSchool for Children Aged 8–11: Australia and Tasmania
Are you curious about life down under? Do you want to know what makes marsupials so special and whether all snakes and spiders in Australia are really venomous? Find the answers to these and many other questions at this ZooSchool. In Czech only. Advance booking required.

5. 4. (Sun) Easter Enrichment Workshop
Enrichment encourages animals to increase their physical activity or, conversely, to rest. It engages their senses, motivates them to solve new and unusual challenges, and generally creates a varied environment that supports their natural behaviour. During these creative workshops, you will have the opportunity to make handmade enrichment items and become, for a day, a valued member of our team. Advance booking required.

5. 4. (Sun) ZooSchool for Children Aged 11–15: Australia and Tasmania
Are you curious about life down under? Do you want to know what makes marsupials so special and whether all snakes and spiders in Australia are really venomous? Find the answers to these and many other questions at this ZooSchool. In Czech only. Advance booking required.

6. 4. (Mon) Easter Monday at Prague Zoo
Special commented feedings accompanied by the presentation of spring-themed enrichment items.

• Easter commented feedings:
  • 10:00 am Gorillas (Dja Reserve)
  • 10:30 am Aardvarks (African House)
  • 11:00 am Elephants (Elephant Valley)
  • 1:00 pm Keas (Rákos’ House)
  • 1:00 pm Giant tortoises (Giant Tortoise House)
  • 2:00 pm Iguanas (Feline and Reptile House)
  • 2:00 pm Wombats (Darwin Crater)
  • 2:00 pm Red river hogs (Dja Reserve)
  • 3:00 pm Tasmanian devils (Darwin Crater)
  • 3:15 pm Spider monkeys (Water World and Monkey Islands
• 1:30 pm Fur seal training demonstration
  (Fur Seals)

11. 4. (Sat) Teachers’ Day
This event for pre-booked participants will present the range of educational programmes and campaigns available for school groups. The programme will include interactive demonstrations of selected activities and visits to several interesting places around Prague Zoo.

18. 4. (Sat) ZooSchool for Adults: Reptile Jewels of Prague Zoo
Take a closer look at reptiles and discover just how fascinating and diverse this group is. We will explore reptiles both in the exhibits and those that live freely within the zoo grounds, while introducing you to the secrets of herpetology. In Czech only. Advance booking required.

18. 4. (Sat) Presenting the Baby Wombat
In the Czech Republic, wombats can be found only at Prague Zoo. Discover the life of these unique marsupials—lesser-known relatives of koalas—through a playful programme for all ages. The new baby wombat will be presented by the patron of the wombat breeding programme at Prague Zoo, actor Ondřej Sokol.

• 2:00 pm Main programme begins (Darwin Crater)
  
  
• 1:00 pm and 3:00 pm Wombat commented feedings (Darwin Crater)
  Meet the wombats of Prague Zoo, learn what threatens their wild relatives and how we help to protect them.
  
  
• 10:00 am – 4:00 pm Accompanying programme (Bororo Reserve)
  • Educational station: Australian and Tasmanian fauna
  • Activity station for children: Become a wombat
  • Art workshop

19. 4. (Sun) Earth Day Celebration—Roots & Shoots Prague Zoo
This year, as part of this global event, we will focus on nature conservation in the Czech Republic and explore the wild animal species living freely within the zoo grounds. Through the Roots & Shoots programme, we will show that even small everyday changes can help protect nature and the wildlife around us.

• 9:30 am Walk to observe free-living reptiles and amphibians (zoo grounds)
  A walk around Prague Zoo led by reptile and amphibian curator Petr Velenský.
  Participants will meet at the zoo’s main entrance. Participation is free of charge with a valid zoo admission ticket.
  
  
• 10:00 am Ornithological walk to observe free-living birds (zoo grounds)
  The walk will be led by ornithologist RNDr. Martin Smrček. Please remember to bring your binoculars. Participants will meet at the zoo’s main entrance. Participation is free of charge with a valid zoo admission ticket.
  
  
• 11.00 am Opening of the Mongolia exhibition
  
  
• 1:00 pm The fascinating world of insects (zoo grounds)
  Discover the insects living in our countryside. Participants will meet at the zoo’s main entrance. Participation is free of charge with a valid zoo admission ticket.
  
  
• 2:00 pm Meet the Crucian carp (Children’s Zoo)
  Learn about the conservation project for the Crucian carp in which Prague Zoo is involved.
  
  
• 10:00 am – 4:00 pm Accompanying programme (Children’s Zoo)
  • Discover the reptiles and amphibians of the Czech Republic
  • Meet the birds of the Czech Republic
  • Make your own insect hotel
  • The critically endangered Crucian carp
  • The return of ground squirrels to the Troja Basin

25. 4. (Sat) World Penguin Day
Come and discover the lives of penguins—iconic inhabitants of the Southern Hemisphere that are facing increasing pressure from human activity.

• 1:00 am Commented feeding (House of Penguins)
  
  
• 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm Animal talks every hour (House of Penguins)

25. 4. (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 is scientifically proven that phobias are, on the whole, learned and can be reduced. Experienced tutors will introduce you to the creatures you fear, explaining them and gradually familiarising you with them in an attempt to replace the negative feelings with a positive experience for later life. In Czech only. Advance booking required.

26. 4. (Sun) International Flamingo Day
A pink-themed day at Prague Zoo. Come and discover the flagship species of the new EAZA campaign “Wetlands for Life”.

• 10:00 am – 1:00 pm Flamingo talks every hour
  (Chilean and Cuban flamingos—Water World and Monkey Islands, next to the tapirs)
  
  
• 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm Flamingo talks every hour
  (Greater flamingos—Water World and Monkey Islands, next to the gibbons)
  
  
• 10:00 am – 4:00 pm Activity station
  (Flamingo rest area by the southern entrance)

 

MAY

Commented Feedings and Animal Talks: Held at weekends. Visit the animals when they are at their most active and uncover fascinating insights into their lives. Encounters with popular species, accompanied by engaging commentary (in Czech only), take place throughout the day—just take your pick! Outdoor sessions are held only in fine weather.

Exhibitions:
Gočár’s Houses Gallery (weekends only, 10:00 am – 3:00 pm): The Barrandian: Testimony of the Prehistoric Sea
Yurt (daily, during the zoo’s opening hours): Mongolia, a photo exhibition by Václav Šilha
Terrace in front of the Education Centre (daily, during the zoo’s opening hours): Wildlife at the Zoo

 

1 May (Fri) May Day
May Day at Prague Zoo offers school groups a unique opportunity to become part of an environmental campaign. This year’s theme, Wetlands for Life, creates space for projects, ideas and bold solutions that can inspire thousands of visitors.

• 10:00 am – 3:00 pm project presentations
  (zoo grounds)

8 May (Fri) Family ZooSchool: Mysterious Wetlands
From tiny, inconspicuous amphibians to tall, impressive shoebills wading through shallow water, wetlands provide a home to an extraordinarily diverse range of animal species. Come and discover with us the hidden wealth of wetlands. In Czech only. Advance booking required.

8 May (Fri) Festive Commented Feedings and Animal Talks
Visit the animals when they are at their most active and uncover fascinating insights into their lives. Encounters with popular species, accompanied by engaging commentary (in Czech only)—just take your pick!   

• 10.30 am – 4:00 pm Commented feedings and animal talks:
  • 10:00 am Hippo feeding (Hippo House)
  • 10:30 am Aardvark feeding (African House)
  • 10:30 am Kangaroo and wallaby feeding (Darwin Crater)
  • 10:45 am Meerkat feeding (African House)
  • 11:00 am Talk on anteaters and capybaras (Capybaras)
  • 11:00 am Talk on giraffes (African House)
  • 11:00 am Penguin feeding (outdoor exhibit by the Penguin House)
  • 12:00 pm Talk on Chilean and Caribbean flamingos (Water World and Monkey Islands)
  • 1:00 pm Talk on gorillas (Mefou Centre)
  • 1:00 pm Talk on giant tortoises (Giant Tortoise House)
  • 1:00 pm Talk on pelicans (Pelicans)
  • 2:00 pm Wombat feeding (Darwin Crater)
  • 2:00 pm Przewalski’s horse feeding (Gobi)
  • 2:00 pm Talk on reptiles (Feline and Reptile House)
  • 2:30 pm Elephant feeding (Elephant Valley—viewpoint opposite the wolves)
  • 2:30 pm Talk on keas (Rákos’ House)
  • 3:00 pm Gorilla feeding (Dja Reserve)
  • 3:00 pm Talk on lemurs (Lemur Island)
  • 3:45 pm Talk on orang-utans (outdoor exhibit by the Indonesian Jungle)
  • 4:00 pm Talk on Tasmanian devils (Darwin Crater)

9 May (Sat) ZooSchool for Adults: Mysterious Wetlands
From tiny, inconspicuous amphibians to tall, impressive shoebills wading through shallow water, wetlands provide a home to an extraordinarily diverse range of animal species. Come and discover with us the hidden wealth of wetlands. In Czech only. Advance booking required.

10 May (Sun) Mother’s Day
Visit our themed commented feedings and animal talks (in Czech only) as part of our Mother’s Day celebrations.

• 10:30 am – 5:30 pm Commented feedings and animal talks:
  • 10:00 am Hippo feeding (Hippo House)
  • 10:30 am Aardvark feeding (African House)
  • 10:30 am Kangaroo and wallaby feeding (Darwin Crater)
  • 10:45 am Meerkat feeding (African House)
  • 11:00 am Talk on anteaters and capybaras (Capybaras)
  • 11:00 am Talk on giraffes (African House)
  • 11:00 am Penguin feeding (outdoor exhibit by the Penguin House)
  • 12:00 pm Talk on Chilean and Caribbean flamingos (Water World and Monkey Islands)
  • 1:00 pm Talk on gorillas (Mefou Centre)
  • 1:30 pm Talk on pelicans (Pelicans)
  • 2:00 pm Wombat feeding (Darwin Crater)
  • 2:00 pm Przewalski’s horse feeding (Gobi)
  • 2:00 pm Talk on reptiles (Feline and Reptile House)
  • 2:30 pm Elephant feeding (Elephant Valley—viewpoint opposite the wolves)
  • 2:30 pm Talk on keas (Rákos’ House)
  • 3:00 pm Gorilla feeding (Dja Reserve)
  • 3:00 pm Talk on lemurs (Lemur Island)
  • 3:45 pm Talk on orang-utans (outdoor exhibit by the Indonesian Jungle)
  • 4:00 pm Talk on Tasmanian devils (Darwin Crater)
  • 5:30 pm Gharial feeding (Chambal)

• 1:30 pm Fur seal training demonstration
  (Fur Seals)

16 May (Sat) ZooSchool for Children Aged 8–11: Reptiles
Take a closer look at reptiles and discover just how fascinating and diverse they are. We will explore reptiles in our exhibits as well as those roaming freely around the zoo grounds, while introducing you to the secrets of herpetology. In Czech only. Advance booking required.

17 May (Sun) ZooSchool for Children Aged 11–15: Reptiles
Take a closer look at reptiles and discover just how fascinating and diverse they are. We will explore reptiles in our exhibits as well as those roaming freely around the zoo grounds, while introducing you to the secrets of herpetology. In Czech only. Advance booking required.

23 May (Sat) World Turtle Day & International Biodiversity Day Celebration
Discover the fascinating world of turtles—from their ancient history to today’s conservation challenges—and learn about the importance of wetlands, one of the most biologically diverse ecosystems, providing a home to a wide range of plant and animal species.

• 9:30 am – 4:00 pm Turtle-themed lectures
  (Education Centre)

• Turtle commented feedings and talks (in Czech)
  • 10:00 am Talk on enigmatic leaf turtles (Indonesian Jungle)
  • 11:00 am Talk on Asiatic softshell turtles (Indonesian Jungle)
  • 1:00 pm Giant tortoise feeding (Giant Tortoise House)
  • 1:30 pm Talk on Forsten’s tortoises (Giant Tortoise House)
  • 2:00 pm Talk on turtles (Feline and Reptile House)

• Commented feedings and talks—wetland species (in Czech)
  • 10:00 am Hippo feeding (Hippo House)
  • 11:00 am Talk on capybaras (Capybaras)
  • 12:00 pm Talk on Chilean and Caribbean flamingos (Water World and Monkey Islands)
  • 1:30 pm Talk on pelicans (Pelicans)
  • 2:30 pm Sitatunga feeding (Water World and Monkey Islands)
  • 3:30 pm Animal talk in Bird Wetlands

24 May (Sun) Enrichment Workshop
Enrichment encourages animals to increase their physical activity or, conversely, to rest. It engages their senses, motivates them to solve new and unusual challenges, and generally creates a varied environment that supports their natural behaviour. During these creative workshops, you will have the opportunity to make handmade enrichment items and become, for a day, a valued member of our team. Advance booking required.

30 May (Sat) ZooSchool for Children Aged 8–11: Mysterious Wetlands
From tiny, inconspicuous amphibians to tall, impressive shoebills wading through shallow water, wetlands provide a home to an extraordinarily diverse range of animal species. Come and discover with us the hidden wealth of wetlands. In Czech only. Advance booking required.

30 May (Sat) A Day with LEGO
An event in the Bororo Reserve in cooperation with LEGO.

• 10:00 am – 4:00 pm Endangered Species
  Educational and activity stations
  (Bororo Reserve)

31 May (Sun) World Bongo Day & World Parrot Day Celebration
Celebrate World Bongo Day and World Parrot Day with us at Prague Zoo! Get to know one of Africa’s rarest large mammals as well as critically endangered, brilliantly coloured parrots during our animal talks.

Programme at the bongos—Africa exhibit compound area:

• 11:00 am Bongo feeding
• 1:30 pm Bongo talk
• 10:00 am – 4:00 pm Outstanding bongos
  Educational and activity stations

Programme at the parrots—Rákos’ House:

• Commented talk at the parrots:
  • 10:30 am Talk on palm cockatoos
  • 1:00 pm Talk on hyacinth macaws
  • 2:30 pm Talk on keas
  • 3:00 pm Talk on Lear’s macaws

• 10:00 am – 4:00 pm The colourful world of parrots (in front of the Rákos’ House)
  Educational and activity stations
• 11:00 am – 2:00 pm Bead crafting (in front of the Rákos’ House)
  Creative station for children and adults

31 May (Sun) ZooSchool for Children Aged 11–15: Mysterious Wetlands
From tiny, inconspicuous amphibians to tall, impressive shoebills wading through shallow water, wetlands provide a home to an extraordinarily diverse range of animal species. Come and discover with us the hidden wealth of wetlands. In Czech only. Advance booking required.