📜 ParaZOO Vlašim is a unique sanctuary for animals with disabilities or non-native species that cannot be returned to the wild. It provides a permanent home and expert care, allowing many animals to live to an impressive old age.
🔍 Founded in 2012, it is located in the garden of the Podblanické Eco-Center, on the site of a former Wildlife Rescue Station.
🐾 See a variety of animals including hedgehogs, martens, otters, a raccoon dog, a black stork, owls, an eagle, a European honey buzzard, and a red-eared slider turtle.
🧠 Explore educational exhibits designed for older visitors.
🧸 Find themed souvenirs and toys for younger visitors.
🌳 Stroll through the stunning castle park with features like the Chinese Pavilion, Venetian Well, and Vlašim Gate.
🚶♀️ Follow a nature trail through the picturesque valley of the Blanice River.
🍽️ Restaurant U Blanických Rytířů offers year-round dining with an outdoor terrace and playground.
🍦 Snack bar at the Znosim Gate offers desserts and specialty coffee from May to September.
📍 Address: Pláteníkova 264, Vlašim 258 01.
🤝 Operated by the Czech Union for Nature Conservation (ČSOP).
📧 Email: paraZOO@csop.cz
📞 Phone: +420 317 845 169