Karibuni is the largest construction project in the history of the Zlín Zoo. Spreading on area of 20 hectares overall, Karibuni is going to represent the regions of Central and West Africa. The conception differs strikingly from the ordinary zoo enclosures; the whole new district is going to belong to the animals themselves. The enclosures are going to be truly spacious rather than small – the animals are going to have a large area to roam freely and the visitors may not be able to see the species in their closest proximity at times. The habitats of animals provide us a background to conserve a broad genetic variety of species by a strong headcount. Thanks to this, the visitors will surely feel like they were truly observing wildlife. Furthermore, to create an unforgettable experience, Karibuni will include two camps. The smaller one is going to accommodate children participating in summer camps, whilst the bigger one can be rented by visitors, creating a very personal night adventure.
The main focus of Karibuni was to create a new, modern, and spacious facility dedicated to breeding African bush elehants. The elephant house is finished already, the elephant pen occupies one third of the new area. At present, the elephants have access to a spacious, three-hectare grassy enclosure (B), which features a natural pond and indoor housing ranked among the three largest facilities of its kind in the world. They also have access to a smaller enclosure (A) located right next to the new pavilion.
