📜 Plzeň Zoo, officially Zoologická a botanická zahrada města Plzně, is the second oldest zoo in the Czech Republic, founded in 1926. It combines a zoological and botanical garden, focusing on a zoogeographical biopark concept.
🔍 It is home to the most animal species of all Czech zoos and is the most visited tourist attraction in the Plzeň Region, regularly attracting over 400,000 visitors annually.
☀️ Explore a vast collection of over 1192 animal species and nearly 7000 specimens, including rare and endangered animals like Komodo dragons, Indian rhinos, and Humboldt penguins.
🌿 Wander through the botanical garden featuring over 1000 taxa of succulent plants, an arboretum, and diverse plant collections.
🏡 Discover the reconstructed 19th-century Lüftnerka farmstead with domestic animals and agricultural tools, and the "Czech River" exhibit showcasing local aquatic life.
🦖 Step back in time at the prehistoric settlement, an archaeological open-air museum, or explore the "World Underground" exhibit in a former WWII bunker.
👨👩👧👦 Enjoy family-friendly attractions such as daily Humboldt penguin feedings and specialized pavilions like "Kingdom of Poison" and "Filipíny" with unique species.
🤝 The zoo cooperates with the adjacent Dinopark, offering a combined experience for visitors.
🍽️ Dine at restaurants like Kiboko and Sibiřský srub, or grab a snack at the "Zobání u zoborožce" buffet.
🛍️ Find souvenirs at the "Suvenýry u lemura" shop.
📍 Located at Pod Vinicemi 928/9, 301 00 Plzeň 1, Česko.
🌐 Official website: zooplzen.cz.