Hyraxes and tortoises

Year of opening: 2022

An inseparable part of the vulture aviary, in all its stone beauty, is a colorful and vibrant exhibit – home to our “new old” residents.

Interesting facts:

  • The atmosphere is enhanced by massive rocks, bronze statues of a king and queen from Nigeria, and creative artistic elements.

  • The opening of this exhibit marked the completion of the first stage of the Education and Breeding Centre for Vultures (Stage II – Gora Ark, the longest vulture aviary in the Czech Republic, was opened on August 6, 2023).

  • The large rocks are not just decorative. Together with several tons of sand, they create a perfect environment for housing tortoises and rock hyraxes, closely resembling their natural habitat.

Species kept here:

Rock hyrax, African spurred tortoise, Leopard tortoise, Yellow-necked francolin, Cape parrot, White-bellied turaco, Trumpeter hornbill.