Year of opening: 2006

The kingdom of the Central American rainforest is home to more than 20 animal species and 170 plant species. Most animals roam freely, and in the diverse vegetation you can see white-lipped tamarins, two-toed sloths, and among the birds, green, yellow-backed, ruddy-backed, and red-headed manakins, three-colored cotingas, and agami herons. The terrarium houses crocodile plants (Dracaena). Large aquarium tanks are inhabited by turtles and various species of freshwater fish. In the terrariums on the northern side of the hall, several species of glass frogs live.

In autumn 2012, the hall became home to the rare giant otters, which we keep as the first and only zoo in the Czech Republic and Slovakia. Since 2019, we have been caring for a pair of otters — the male Dagget and the female Mora — whose first offspring were born at the end of October 2020. You can admire the entire otter family in the outdoor pool or inside the tropical hall.

The plants create a true jungle atmosphere. The vast majority come directly from Central America. They are complemented by artificial trees, which support the glass shell of the hall. Some of these trees house ventilation systems. Thanks to a suspended walkway, visitors can view the entire hall from almost a bird’s-eye perspective.

PLEASE NOTE:
Entry into walk-through and interactive exhibits at Zlín Zoo is at your own risk.