When Europeans discovered Australia in the 17th century, they weren’t particularly impressed by the continent. It seemed barren and unwelcoming, and even the local wildlife left them disappointed. In the most remote areas, they found no large animals like tigers, elephants, or giraffes. But at Zlín Zoo, we’ll show you that appearances can be deceiving — and that the Australian continent has a unique charm all its own.
Year of opening: 2017
The exhibit dedicated to the wildlife of New Zealand features brown kiwis and kea parrots. Kiwis are birds that are active at dusk and during the night. We didn’t want to disturb their natural rhythm by artificially reversing day and night. That’s why we installed a screen near the exhibit that shows a live feed from a camera placed inside their resting “burrow.”
Opening Year: 2003
This unique walk-through exhibit offers an up-close encounter with typical representatives of Australian wildlife — red-necked wallabies and emus. They share a spacious enclosure that, thanks to its red sandy ground, faithfully resembles the “Red Centre” of Australia. The wallaby group grows every year with the arrival of new joeys. In addition to the typically colored young, white joeys are also born here.
PLEASE NOTE:
Entry into walk-through and interactive exhibits at Zlín Zoo is at your own risk.
Year of opening: 2020
A natural, semi-circular pond, creatively designed islands, vibrant plantings, and above all, a footpath that runs right alongside the water — this is the new home of the Australian pelicans. The massive beak of these birds, the longest of any bird species, can now be admired from just a few steps away. The exhibit also features two wooden benches shaped like crocodiles — so now these majestic reptiles are present not only thanks to the iconic Australian warning sign.
PLEASE NOTE:
Entry into walk-through and interactive exhibits at Zlín Zoo is at your own risk.
Year of opening: 2012
Zlín Zoo is the only zoo in continental Europe that keeps New Guinea singing dogs. They are among the rarest animal species in the world and were only discovered by scientists in the 1950s. These animals have many unique traits, the most distinctive of which is captured in their English name — “singing dog.” Their vocalizations truly resemble singing.
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