Basic information
ZOO Bratislava
City contributory institution
Founded by: Bratislava, the Capital of the Slovak Republic
Established: May 9th 1960
Main activities:
- Breeding and conservation of endangered animal species
- Scientific and research work
- Education of the public with the aim to create a sense of responsibility, as well as raising conservation awareness about the nature in the form of lectures, educational panels and labels about animals, ecological education events and programmes for schools
- Designing conditions for relaxation and daily recreation
Area in ha (total/exhibits): 96/35
Number of animals (species/specimen): 185/1104
The most vulnerable animals: Addax antelope, European bison, White rhinoceros, Turkmenian kulan, Pygmy hippopotamus, Golden-cheeked gibbon, Sri Lankan leopard, Cotton-headed tamarin, Przewalski´s wild horse and many more
Interesting exhibits:
- Breeding facility for South African lions, Tigers (white form), Jaguar and Sri Lankan leopards
- Primate house for Common chimpanzee and Sumatran orangutan
- Terrarium and exhibit of exotic species with Slender-tailed meerkats, tropical monkeys, sloths, armadillos
- Enclosures of rhinoceroses and kangaroos
- Enclosure of zebras and giraffes
- Enclosures of antelopes and pygmy hippopotamuses
- Lakes in a natural style with flamingos and pelicans
ZOO Bratislava is a member of these professional organizations:
- European Association of Zoos and Aquaria (EAZA) since 1994
- Union of the Czech and Slovak Zoological Gardens (UCSZ) since 1990
- International Association of Zoo Educators (IZE) since 2000
- Species360 (before International Species Information System ISIS) since 2001
- Euroasian Regional Association of Zoological Parks and Aquariums (EARAZA) since 2010