Krokodýlí ZOO Protivín

Location: Masarykovo nám. 261, 398 11 Protivín · South Bohemia

Category: zoo

The largest European collection of crocodiles, alligators, caimans and gharials – over 100 specimens from 22 species. A unique tourist attraction in South Bohemia offers public feedings on weekends at 11:00 and 14:00. Children can learn fascinating facts about these ancient reptiles and also view a collection of venomous snakes.

Why visit this place?

• The zoo occupies the historic stone barn of the former stables and coach house belonging to the Schwarzenberg chateau in Protivín.
• In 2017 it bred the gharial: seventeen young hatched in early May from eggs laid in March.
• Rated 4.5 out of 5 by 5,034 visitors on Google Maps.
• The exhibition is interactive — it expects you to touch the exhibits and try them out.
• Allow roughly an hour and a half; the programme is aimed at every age group from preschool to secondary school.
• There are 42 more tips within 25 km, enough to build a full-day trip.

Verified against: krokodylizoo.cz

Practical information

• Opening hours: Sep–Jun: daily 10:00–16:00, Jul–Aug: daily 10:00–17:00
• Typical visit: 90 min
• Admission: adults 300 CZK, children 240 CZK
• Visitor rating: 4.5 ★ from 5034 reviews on Google Maps
• Suitable for: preschool (3–6), primary (6–10), lower secondary (10–15), secondary (15+)

For schools

Educational tours for schools, guided feedings, zoological museum

Official website: https://krokodylizoo.cz

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