Zoopark Chomutov

Location: Přemyslova 259, 430 01 Chomutov · Ústí nad Labem Region

Category: hippodrome and zoo park

The largest zoo in the Czech Republic by area (112 ha), focused on animals of the Palearctic region. It features over 160 species, a zoo train, a safari express and an extensive natural parkland. Also home to a Dinopark with life-size dinosaur models.

Why visit this place?

• The zoo was opened in May 1975 by Walter Markel; it was the first Czechoslovak zoo to successfully breed cormorants and pelicans.
• It keeps 32 species included in European EEP breeding programmes and itself coordinates the programme for the Bactrian deer.
• More than 9,000 people have left a Google review here, making it one of the most visited places on the map.
• The exhibition is interactive — it expects you to touch the exhibits and try them out.
• Allow roughly three hours; the programme is aimed at every age group from preschool to secondary school.
• There are 40 more tips within 25 km, enough to build a full-day trip.

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Practical information

• Opening hours: Main season (1 Apr–30 Sep): daily 9:00–18:00; transitional (1 Mar–31 Mar, 1 Oct–30 Nov): 9:00–17:00; Winter (1 Dec–28 Feb): 9:00–16:00; Open 365 days
• Typical visit: 180 min
• Admission: adults 160 CZK, children 90 CZK
• Visitor rating: 4.4 ★ from 9246 reviews on Google Maps
• Suitable for: preschool (3–6), primary (6–10), lower secondary (10–15), secondary (15+)

For schools

Educational programmes for schools, guided excursions, safari express and zoo train for children

Official website: https://zoopark.cz

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