Where is the zoological garden located?

The grounds are situated in the Troja district in the northern section of Prague.

Which notable breeding programs have taken place here?

The facility achieved landmark breeding milestones for species including the Przewalski horse, the Chinese pangolin, and the Brazilian merganser.

Who was Gaston the seal?

Gaston was a brown fur seal who swam downriver during major floods and is memorialized with a statue on the grounds.

What major themed pavilions can visitors see?

Exhibits include the Indonesian Jungle pavilion, Elephant Valley, and dedicated spaces for Chinese giant salamanders.

Does the institution participate in wild reintroduction projects?

The institution actively supports global conservation efforts, including the transport and release of Przewalski horses into native habitats.

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Keepers and long-term researchers in Troja navigate steep valley paths daily, adjusting their fieldwork schedules to avoid the high summer visitor waves.

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About the place

Prague Zoological Garden operates extensive breeding programmes for endangered wildlife across hillside grounds in Troja.

Prague Zoological Garden occupies terrain in the Troja district, established to advance zoology, protect wildlife, and educate visitors. Its grounds feature specialized pavilions, including the Indonesian Jungle and Elephant Valley, housing Western lowland gorillas and Komodo dragons. The institution coordinates in situ conservation efforts, returning captive-bred Przewalski horses to their native habitats in Mongolia.

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Severe river flooding once inundated the lower grounds and destroyed animal habitats, prompting major donor rebuilding campaigns and protective infrastructure upgrades. The facility has since produced breeding successes with endangered Chinese pangolins, Lesser Antillean iguanas, and European collections of Chinese giant salamanders. It also maintains rare Brazilian mergansers to support conservation work in South America.

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Przewalski's HorsesThe breeding programme supports wild reintroduction projects in Mongolia.
Flooding VulnerabilityLower pavilions along the river basin face recurring flood risks during storms.
Indonesian JungleA dedicated tropical pavilion houses rare primates and Southeast Asian species.
Gaston the Fur SealA memorial honours the seal that swam down the river during catastrophic floods.

Facts

The zoological garden is situated in the Troja district in the northern part of the city.
The institution transports captive-bred Przewalski horses to Mongolia for release into natural reserves.
A statue on the grounds commemorates a brown fur seal named Gaston who swam toward Germany during major floods.
The breeding collection includes endangered Brazilian mergansers and Chinese giant salamanders.

Updated September 10, 2026Source: Wikipedia

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