Jihlava Zoo (Czech: Zoologická zahrada Jihlava) is a zoo in Jihlava in the Czech Republic.

Characteristics

Jihlava Zoo is located in a valley of the Jihlávka Stream, and is home to about 260 species of exotic animals, including endangered species. The zoo specializes in breeding of big carnivores, monkeys and reptiles.

History

The predecessor of the Jihlava Zoo was Zookoutek Jihlava, established in 1957. In 1982, it transformed into a zoo.[2]

In 1994, the zoo was accepted as a member of the European Association of Zoos and Aquaria (EAZA).

References

  1. ^ a b "Často kladené otázky" (in Czech). Jihlava Zoo. Retrieved 2022-04-22.
  2. ^ "Historie" (in Czech). Jihlava Zoo. Retrieved 2025-03-04.


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