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Zoo
* At a distance of 25 km the largest zoo and safaripark of middle-Europe is lying there.

ZOOLOGICAL GARDEN DVûR KRÁLOVÉ - THE MOST FAMOUS CZECH ZOO

The ZOO Dvúr Krâlové nad Labem was founded in 1946, today it has the largest animal collection in the Czech Republic: around 2700 animals in 380 species and subspecies on 64 ha. You will see here:
- the largest collection of African animals in Europe: rhinos, giraffes, zebras, antelopes, buffalloes and other species
- modern carnivore expositions: cheetahs, hyaenas, tigers, leopards and other carnivores
- the largest ape collection in the Czech Republic and other primates: orangutans, chimpanzees, colobus, lemurs, marmosets
- the unique „World of Birds“ with tropical vegetation and free flying birds on approx. 1000 m2
- the largest crocodile exposition in the Czech Republic
- a system of large fresh water aquaria called the „Tropical River“
- attractive expositions of coral reefs
- the „Moonlight World“ with a number of interesting animals with nocturnal activity
- the only permanent galery of paintings by Zdenêk Burian „Evolution of Life on the Earth“
- two playgrounds and a Childrens´ ZOO with contact animals, pony riding

Specialities:
- SAFARI in Summer - a Safaribus-ride among free living hoofed animals and birds on 27 ha
- evening Safaribus-rides during the holiday time, starting at 7,30 p.m. (1.7. - 31.8.)
- „Christmas ZOO“ from 1st December until 31st January - the ZOO is decorated with Christmas ornaments and lights and open daily until 7 p.m. (24. and 31. 12. only until 3 p. m.)
There is a large parking straight at the entrance to the ZOO, WC free, two giftshops „Serengeti“ and „Gallery“, restaurant „At the Lemur´s“.

Opening Hours:
CHRISTMAS SEASON (January, December) 9 - 19 hrs
WINTER SEASON (February, March, April, October, November) 9 - 16 hrs
SUMMER SEASON (May, June, July, August, September) 9 - 18 hrs
The Safari is open from 8. - 15. May until 30. September (dependant on the weather). The Safaribus-ride is included in the entrance fee.

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