📜 Ústí nad Labem Zoological Gardens is a zoo located near the city center, covering 26 hectares and home to 1,500 animals across 240 species.
🔍 Established in 1908 as Lumpepark, a private bird sanctuary, it became a public zoo after WWII and is a member of EAZA, WAZA, and UCSZ.
☀️ Observe rare and endangered species, including orangutans, Somali donkeys, rhinoceroses, and Malaysian sun bears.
🦁 Enjoy daily animal displays such as sea lion training, elephant parades, and bird of prey flying shows.
👨👩👧👦 Children can explore 'Children’s World' with animal models and slides, a 'Children’s ZOO' petting area, and a 'Dinosaur Nature Trail'.
🚂 Ride the ZooTrain for a fee, transporting visitors between the lower and upper entrances.
🎶 Participate in annual events like the August benefit run supporting Malayan sun bears and conservation.
⚠️ The upper ticket office (Dobětice) is closed during the winter season.
🎟️ Entry fees:
Adults: 160 Kč
Children, students, seniors: 100 Kč
Family (2 + 2): 450 Kč
🍽️ Food and dining: A restaurant is located in the lower part of the zoo, accessible to both visitors and the public.
🚗 Driving directions: Access via two gates: the lower main gate (Krásné Březno) and the upper gate (Dobětice).
🤝 Operating organization: ZOO Ústí nad Labem