Zoo Děčín was founded in 1948 by a group of animal enthusiasts and opened to the public in spring 1949, making it the second zoo in northern Bohemia. It occupies 6 hectares on the sandstone ridge of Pastýřská stěna (Shepherd's Wall) in a woodland park, directly across the river from Děčín Castle. The zoo keeps over 500 animals of 163 species, including critically endangered ones covered by European EEP breeding programmes. A separate indoor exposition called Rajské ostrovy (Paradise Islands), about 700 m away in the town centre, presents fauna from coral reefs, tropical rainforests and mangrove coasts.
Žižkova 1286/15, 405 02 Děčín
Open daily all year round
Regular guided animal feeding sessions at Děčín Zoo featuring demonstrations of iguanas, macaques, anteaters, caracals, foxes, wallabies, bears, and capybaras. Perfect for families with children.
A children's fairy tale performance at Děčín Zoo. Sváť's Theatre stages the classic story of the gingerbread house.
An evening zoo tour for adults with intriguing stories and curious facts from the animal kingdom.
A children's theatre performance "About Jedlicek" by Na klice Theatre at Decin Zoo.
An evening walk through the zoo dedicated to bats, featuring a lecture and hands-on species identification demonstration.
A festive day at Decin Zoo celebrating animals and the zoo's dedicated staff.
Educational programmes at Děčín Zoo are discounted by 50% this week. Advance booking required.
An autumn volunteer day at Decin Zoo where you can help with leaf cleanup and enjoy the garden atmosphere.
Halloween celebration at Děčín Zoo with pumpkin carving and a courage trail for families.
A fun St. Nicholas event at the zoo where children take on devilish challenges to win prizes, with sausage roasting as part of the festivities.
A Christmas programme at Decin Zoo with free admission, where you can bring treats for the animals.
Children's performance by Stepan's Little Theatre at Decin Zoo: a fairy tale about a lazy hen.
Weekly summer falconry shows at Děčín Zoo featuring live flight demonstrations and interactive displays for families.
An evening tour of Decin Zoo designed for older children and adults, beginning at 20:30.
An evening tour of Děčín Zoo tailored for young children with an age-appropriate programme.
A children's theatre performance "How the Elephant's Wish Came True" by Štěpánek's Theatre at Děčín Zoo.
Musical theatre performance from Karlovy Vary with accompanying competitions at Děčín Zoo.
Fairy Tale Thursday at Děčín Zoo: a theatre performance "About the Bug" by Sváť's Theatre at 15:30.
Week-long summer camp at Děčín Zoo for children aged 7-13, featuring games and adventures with animals.
Children's puppet theatre show at Decin Zoo: a fairy tale about a vain little donut by Stepan's Puppet Theatre.