Děčín Zoo — Zoo in Podmokly
Děčín Zoo and its collection
Zoo Děcín, opened in 1948, is a zoo in Děčín, Ústí nad Labem Region, Czech Republic.
The zoo spreads over the Pastýřská stěna hill, ringed by the municipal forest park, and a detached exhibit, Rajské ostrovy, lies about 700 m away in the city centre. It was founded and is funded by the city, and employed 33 staff as of 2024.
History
It was founded in 1948 by a local merchant, Ludvík Grác, and opened the following year, at a time when Czechoslovakia had only four zoos. About 8 hectares were marked out, of which only 2 were used at first, growing to the 6 hectares in use today.
Animals and collection
Animals on show include tapír jihoamerický, makacích chocholatých, kočky rybářské, osla domácího and pásovce kulovitého.
Exhibits
Its exhibits include Rajské ostrovy, Českosaského Švýcarska and Ptačím domě.
Things to do
Things to do include Komentované krmení and ZooRekordy.
What the venue says
- Your ticket to Zoo Děčín also grants you **free entry** to their downtown satellite exhibition, **Rajské ostrovy (The Paradise Islands)** , provided you visit it on the exact same day you purchased your zoo ticket.
- U dvou opiček
- Parkovné jednotná cena Kč 50,--/auto/den (parkoviště je platné po celou otevírací dobu zoo, platí se na recepci zoo)
- některé chodníky v Expozici Českosaského Švýcarska nejsou vhodné pro vozíčkáře a dětské kočárky (přírodní, pískovcové, s velkým sklonem)
Images of Děčín Zoo
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Geri-oc, CC-BY-SA-3.0-DE, via Wikimedia Commons 
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Jan Polák, CC-BY-SA-3.0, via Wikimedia Commons 
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Jan Polák, CC-BY-SA-3.0, via Wikimedia Commons 
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Jan Polák, CC-BY-SA-3.0, via Wikimedia Commons 
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Jan Polák, CC-BY-SA-3.0, via Wikimedia Commons 
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Jan Polák, CC-BY-SA-3.0, via Wikimedia Commons 
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Jan Polák, CC-BY-SA-3.0, via Wikimedia Commons 
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Jan Polák, CC-BY-SA-3.0, via Wikimedia Commons 
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Jan Polák, CC-BY-SA-3.0, via Wikimedia Commons 
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Jan Polák, CC-BY-SA-3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Opening hours
| Season | Days | Opens | Closes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 May – 31 Aug | Every day | 08:00 | 19:00 |
| 1 Mar – 30 Apr | Every day | 08:00 | 18:00 |
| 1 Sep – 31 Oct | Every day | 08:00 | 18:00 |
| 1 Nov – 28 Feb | Every day | 08:00 | 16:00 |
Hours can change on public holidays. Check with the venue before travelling.
Admission
| Ticket Type | Price |
|---|---|
| Adults (Main Season, April-September) | 150.00 CZK |
| Children ages 3-15 (Main Season, April-September) | 100.00 CZK |
| Seniors (65+) & Students up to 26 (Main Season, April-September) | 100.00 CZK |
| Adults (Off-Season, October-March) | 120.00 CZK |
| Children ages 3-15 (Off-Season, October-March) | 80.00 CZK |
| Seniors (65+) & Students up to 26 (Off-Season, October-March) | 80.00 CZK |
Facilities
- Disability admission concession
- Parking
- Keeper talk or show
Exhibitions & events
No upcoming events
No temporary exhibitions or scheduled public events are published for Děčín Zoo at this time.
Accreditation
Location & map
Žižkova 1286/15Děčín
Czech Republic
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Frequently asked questions
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Animals
Photographs show each species in general. They were not taken at Děčín Zoo.
Exhibits
- Paradise Islands (Rajské ostrovy)
- Bohemian-Saxon Switzerland (Českosaského Švýcarska)
- Bird House (Ptačím domě)