Olomouc ZOO

A wolf safari, a walk-through macaque enclosure, 350 species of rare animals, a circular train ride and an observation tower that no other zoo in the Czech Republic has.

The Olomouc Zoo boasts a number of rarities. For example, the darkened bat pavilion - illuminated only by the starry sky and a few spot coloured lights - provides a home for animals with nocturnal activity, especially the very rare Rodrigues fruit bats. Only 120 cm high glass separates them from visitors, the rest of the space is not covered by anything. Thus, the bats can fly freely right above your heads.

You will also have an adventure in the large natural enclosure of the Japanese macaques. This is one of the most attractive exhibitions, complete with a wooden footbridge suspended 7 m above the valley. You can walk through the enclosure first over a bridge and then freely along a path directly among the animals.

The zoo also has a large marine aquarium with a capacity of 42,000 litres, home to two blacktip sharks, one lagoon shark and over 100 different coral fish.

Another highlight of the Olomouc zoo is a large cheetah enclosure with a glazed viewing area with seating and a large natural enclosure for lynx, which have a long tradition of breeding here. A footbridge for visitors runs through the enclosure, offering an unusual view of these elegant animals. The zoo also boasts a successful breeding program for Manchurian leopards, one of the rarest felines in the world. The leopard enclosure is designed in the form of a cave-like formation.

The Olomouc zoo is gradually turning into a safari with more attractive enclosures simulating the natural environment of animals in the wild on the continent. After Eurasia and Africa, America opened in 2020 with a unique wolf safari, where a train will take you directly to the enclosure with eight wolves. 

For children, there are many climbing frames and attractions throughout the grounds, including a rope park. An open-air enclosure with goats, which can be fed with food purchased at the entrance, is also an attraction for the little ones.