Jihlava Zoo

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

Jihlava Zoo
Entrance
49°14′N 15°21′E
Date opened1982
LocationBřezinovy sady 5642/10, 586 01 Jihlava
Land area9 hectares (22 acres)
No. of animals1300[1]
No. of species250[1]
MembershipsEAZA, UCSZOO
Websitezoojihlava.cz

Characteristics

Jihlava Zoo is located in a valley of the Jihlávka Stream, and is home to about 250 species of exotic animals, including endangered species. The zoo specializes in breeding of big carnivores, monkeys and reptiles.

History

Jihlava Zoo was founded in 1982.[2]

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

References
  1. "Často kladené otázky" (in Czech). Jihlava Zoo. Retrieved 2022-04-22.
  2. "Historie" (in Czech). Jihlava Zoo. Retrieved 2022-04-22.
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