Zoologická zahrada Jihlava

Brezinovy sady 10

586 01 Jihlava

Czech Republic

tel.+420 567 573 730

fax.+420 567 573 728

Company registration number: 00404454

Tax identity number: CZ 00404454

Bank connection: Volksbank CZ Jihlava

Bank acount number: 4050002846/6800

The zoo is situated in a picturesque valley of the Jihlavka River. Visitors can see sheets of water, afforested grades, meadows and rocks. All of this is just a few minutes (10 minutes walking time) from the town centre.

Access to the zoo

1) from the Masaryk square through Brnenska street

2) from the summer movie-theatre 

3) new car´s parking next the new entry area on road from Brno.

Animals

"The zoo without bars" is home for 100 rare species of animals, including 17 species classified in European breeding programs. The zoo specializes on raising and breeding felines, apes and reptiles.

The TOP animals at the Zoo Jihlava 

The smallest in the world: a subspecies of the (Sumatran) tigers, a (Malaysian) bear, a (Small) otter, an monkey (Pygmy marmoset)

The biggest in the world: a (Giant red kangaroo), a rodent (Capybara)

The greatest variety of marmosets and tamarins in the Czech Republic.

Service

There are three pavilions opened for visitors: Exotarium with exhibitions on monkeys and reptiles, the Animals of Prey pavilion and Hacienda esconido pavilion. One of the most favourite expositions is the African Vilage! 

The new entry area was opened in 2006 and includes among others servis for visitors and exhibition for animals.  Visitors are welcome to take a rest and refresh in the  restaurant, the sweetshop or the bar. The gift shop offers a variety of souvenirs. An unusual children playground with a Petting Zoo attracts the youngest visitors. There is also a small train that children can ride. The visitors can sit down and take a rest on many benches through the Zoo. The information system helps to improve our knowledge of the animal world. (for detailed information see the map of the Zoo)