African elephants

Year of opening: 2020 - enclosure in Karibuni, 2022 - new breeding facility in Karibuni

A spacious 3-hectare enclosure with a natural pond, where elephants can cool off and enjoy the water, together with one of the three largest elephant houses in the world, is home to a complete elephant herd you can see only here.

Interesting facts:

  • The main enclosure “B” covers 3 hectares and includes a natural pond.

  • The indoor elephant house ranks among the three largest facilities of its kind in the world.

  • On June 6, 2021, the first African elephant calf ever born in the Czech Republic came into the world here – a male named Zyqarri.

  • On September 5, 2023, our “giant” arrived from Hungary – male Jack, standing 3.3 meters tall and weighing 5.5 tonnes, yet known for his surprisingly gentle nature.

  • The Karibuni Project brings not only a unique elephant exhibit, but will also include in the future accommodation in safari-style camps for 200 guests and a stylish restaurant with 360 seats.

Current herd:

  • Females Kali (1995), Zola (1996), Ulu (1997)

  • Calf Zyqarri (2021)

  • Male Jack (1993)