Year of opening: 2016

From its very beginning, the Lešná estate has been renowned for its well-kept grounds and the creation of cohesive horticultural displays. In the first half of the 19th century, the Seilern family built a long flower hall, a pineapple greenhouse, and an orangery near the original chateau. Between 1884 and 1888, they established a romantic English-style park, which—together with the new chateau completed in 1893—continues to give Lešná its unique charm to this day.

Today, we strive to build on the gardening achievements of the estate’s original owners. Alongside animal exhibits, we are also developing botanical features. In 2016, we opened a garden named Andalusia, inspired by the design of traditional Mediterranean gardens typical of the Andalusian region. A key feature is a decorative water fountain, offering welcome refreshment in the heart of a sun-drenched Spanish-style courtyard. You'll also notice the striking century-old olive trees, which, due to our climate, are regularly moved to heated greenhouses during the winter months.