Zlín-Lešná

The Zoo is situated 8 km from Zlín in the direction to Lukov and Kostelec. In the chateau garden grow around 220 rare trees and bushes, some of them are 270 years old. A part of the garden is a deer-park and a number of water reservoirs. Central parking place and a stylish restaurant are situated in front of the ZOO complex, in the Zoo complex is a possibility of refreshment and souvenirs.

Area:
12,6 ha, the area for animals extends on 6,6 ha.

Established:
In 1929 by private initiative of the Count J.F.Seilern, in 1948 open to the public.

Visit rate:
179 365 visitors

Specialization:
The bio-park with expositions corresponding to particular zoogeographical areas. It propagates ostriches, rowans, deer in fetter and breeds lipican horses. The ZOO has a significant merit in preservation of the genetic resources by re-introduction of barn owls. It participates in 20 European preservation programs of the EEP.

Breeds:
293 mammals in 61 species, 490 birds in 110 species, 42 reptiles in 18 species, 12 amphibians in 6 species, 486 fish in 27 species and numerous invertebrates in 16 species.

The most significant species:
Green iguana, Goffin´s cockatoo, Tibetan pheasant, Japanese rowan, and other rowan species, Arabic Oryx, rhinoceros, tiger, gorilla, chimpanzee and other species. The number of breeding species listed in the Red Book of endangered animals: 32; the number of breeding species endangered in Czech nature: 8.

Recommended visit:
Aquariums, vivariums, aviary, seals exposition, paddock of African cloven-hoofed animals, exposition of gibbons and gorillas.

Rarity:
A unique exposition of rowans from different continents.

Transportation:
Within the public transportation of the town Zlín.