For over two and a half thousand years, people have traveled between Europe and Asia along a network of trade routes known as the Silk Road. Stretching 9,000 kilometers, caravans in the Middle Ages would take up to three years to complete the journey. Each expedition along this legendary route was not only a remarkable travel achievement but also an opportunity to discover the beauty of unique Asian landscapes and cultures. The Asian area of Zlín Zoo has its own version of the Silk Road.
Many places along the way invite visitors to stop and rest. A visit to the new Indian exhibit Kerala, a quiet moment near the red pandas, or a break in the shelter by the tigers will leave you with unforgettable impressions of close encounters with animals. The exotic atmosphere is enhanced by numerous authentic details—statues of the Indian god Ganesha, dragon-shaped metal gargoyles, Nepalese prayer wheels, Tibetan prayer flags, meditation corners with Buddha statues, stone pagodas, and the largest Japanese garden in the Czech Republic, named Mu-Shin.
