Europe Explored » african safari https://europeexplored.com Travel through the most beautiful places in Europe Sun, 08 Sep 2013 13:36:19 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=3.6 Zoo and Safari in Czech Republic – African safari in the heart of Europe https://europeexplored.com/2011/08/08/zoo-and-safari-in-czech-republic-african-safari-in-the-heart-of-europe/ https://europeexplored.com/2011/08/08/zoo-and-safari-in-czech-republic-african-safari-in-the-heart-of-europe/#comments Mon, 08 Aug 2011 13:57:43 +0000 Claire https://europeexplored.com/?p=4740 Originally a small zoo, with more than 60 years of history, grew into one of the largest zoo in the Czech Republic. Now also belong to the most important breeders of African animals in the world. Zoo and Safari Park is located in the town Dvůr Králové in the northern part of the Czech Republic. […]

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Originally a small zoo, with more than 60 years of history, grew into one of the largest zoo in the Czech Republic. Now also belong to the most important breeders of African animals in the world.

Zoo and Safari Park is located in the town Dvůr Králové in the northern part of the Czech Republic.

Take your kids, your family or friends and go to see the largest exhibition of African animals in Europe. The whole area of ​​the Zoo is quite extensive, offering the tour by a sightseeing train, or you can make it on foot or even by your own car. The site has been created especially for children and therefore everything is adjusted to them.

Here you can visit the various pavilions and exhibitions:

  • Hall of beasts
  • Tropical swamp
  • Bird world
  • Dinosaur World
  • The Flamingo House
  • Water World
  • The African Savannah
  • The Pygmy Hippo House
  • The Okapi House
  • The Lion Tamarin House
  • The Primate House
  • The Meerkat House
  • The Lion House

The most favourite pavilions are those with lions, monkeys and hippos.

If you want to experience more, Zoo Dvůr Králové offers many adventure programs:

African safari: a great ride through African nature – you are close to herds of antelopes, zebras, giraffes and wildebeest, as well as lions and cheetahs. The ride takes approximately 20 minutes. African safari is available from May until September.

Offroad safari and night safari, safaris for small groups (max 12 pax) during the day or night.

Attendant at the Zoo – you can become a nurse for one day and see what is it about to take care of animals. You will find it’s not just a job, but also a happiness to take care of pets. You will go through a backstage of Zoo, know daily rhythm of animals and maybe fulfil your dreams.

Zoo backstage: interesting guided walk through the best and most interesting corners of zoo.

Wedding in the Zoo: there is an option to choose an interesting, unusual and remarkable place for your wedding. Just few people can say that had witness like zebra or a hippopotamus. Enjoy your Wedding ceremony in a zoo and celebration in a banquet room at the Cheetah.

Hour Gardening: Learn how to care for plants and a beautiful park of the zoo.

The ZOO is opened daily and basic admission to both ZOO and Safari is €11. For further details see the official site of Zoo Dvůr Králové.

Accommodation in Zoo Dvůr Králové

Hotel Safari
Have you ever slept within earshot of the African wilderness? Try three-star Safari Hotel which is located directly in the Zoo Dvůr Králové.
https://www.hotelsafari.cz/

Safari Camp
Try luxury accommodation in bungalows or your own tents among African animals.
https://www.safarikemp.cz/


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