📜 Jihlava Zoo, a zoological garden in a picturesque valley of the Jihlávka Stream, is home to over 1,500 animals from 260 species.
🔍 Established in 1957 and officially recognized as a zoo in 1982, it is a member of WAZA, EAZA, and other international conservation organizations.
🐒 Discover the largest collection of clawed monkeys in the Czech Republic and the only babirusa in the country.
🐅 Encounter endangered species like Sumatran tigers, Persian leopards, and Malayan sun bears, with 32 species on the IUCN Red List.
🌍 Explore themed expositions such as the African village Matongo, Asian park Hokkaidó, Hacienda Escondido, Australian Farm, African Savannah, and a new Reptile Pavilion.
👨👩👧👦 Enjoy a non-traditionally designed children's corner with slides and climbing frames, or visit the nearby rope centre PraLEZ.
🦉 Experience special late evening tours with a zoologist to observe nocturnal animal behavior.
📚 Participate in diverse educational programs for schools, seniors, and unique "Keeper for a Day" experiences.
🚫 Dogs are not permitted inside the zoo, except for service animals.
🚶♀️ Some rare and endangered nocturnal species may be overlooked during regular daytime visits.
May - September: 8:00 – 18:00
April, October: 9:00 – 17:00
November - March: 9:00 – 16:00
The zoo is open 365 days a year.
Adults: 180 CZK
Children (3-15 years) & Students (15-26 years): 120 CZK
Seniors (60+): 130 CZK
Children under 3 years: Free
Payment by card (Visa, MasterCard) and various vouchers is accepted. Euros are not accepted.
Wheelchairs are available for loan at the main ticket office (300 CZK deposit).
A special key for the wheelchair platform at the giraffe enclosure is available (200 CZK deposit).
The zoo is just a 10-minute walk from downtown Jihlava.
Public Transport: Take Bus Line C or Trolleybus Line A to Masarykovo náměstí, then walk.
Summer Zoo Line: A free bus service operates during summer holidays and weekends.
Paid parking is available in front of the main entrance.
Cars: 150 CZK
Buses: 400 CZK (notify in advance)
Bicycle stands are available at entrances, and secure cykloboxes with e-bike charging are at the main ticket office.