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): 194/1277

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:

• Part of the zoo "Carpathian Forest" with natural and large enclosures for Lynxes, European grey wolf, wild boar, European wisent and red deer
• Pavilion for South African lions, 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
• Enclosure of rhinoceroses
• Enclosure of zebras and giraffes
• Enclosure pygmy hippopotamuses
• Lakes in a natural style with flamingos and pelicans in Bird Valley

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