Jihlava Zoo sits in the valley of the Jihlávka stream, a short walk from the city centre. It gained zoo status in 1982 and today houses around 1,500 animals of some 260 species, with a focus on big cats, primates and reptiles. It holds the largest collection of marmosets and tamarins in the Czech Republic and participates in European conservation breeding programmes. Between 2011 and 2015 the zoo underwent a major expansion - the Zoo of Five Continents project - adding themed areas from the African Savanna to a Tropical Pavilion.
Březinovy sady 5642/10, 586 01 Jihlava 1
Open daily incl. public holidays; ticket office: Apr-Sep 9:00-18:00, Oct-Mar 9:00-16:00; grounds close 2 hours after the ticket office
Jihlava Zoo hosts a Christmas programme with a live nativity scene, Advent workshops and carols.
A talk at the PodpoVRCH education centre in Jihlava Zoo looks at Kenya, rhinos, conservation and travel.
An evening walk through the winter zoo with a zoologist, offering unusual facts and a festive atmosphere.
An evening walk through the winter zoo with playful tasks, a Christmas activity for families with children.
An interactive programme exploring how blind and visually impaired visitors experience a zoo, with guide dog demonstrations and hands-on animal encounters for all ages.
Children with excellent grades on their report card get into Zoo Jihlava for just 1 CZK. The promotion runs from 26 to 28 June.