Prague Zoo: tickets 2026, best pavilions and route from the metro

Prague Zoo is located in the Troja district, six kilometers from the center of Prague. It is one of the largest zoos in Europe: almost 1.45 million visitors in 2025 (2025 statistics).

A ticket at the box office costs more than an electronic one, and in summer a line forms at the windows. Below you will find current prices for 2026, opening hours by month, the best pavilions, and the route from the metro.

Checked on 09/14/2026 on the zoo's official website.

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What you need to know before your visit

💡 In short:

• Allow at least 4-5 hours for your visit.
• Prices and opening hours: 09/2026, checked on the official website.

Prague Zoo opened in 1931 and has since grown into one of the best in Europe. If you are in Prague for three days, the zoo will take a full day, so plan it separately from walks around the center.

History of Prague Zoo

The idea of a zoological garden in Prague had been discussed for a long time. In 1881, Crown Prince Rudolf married Princess Stéphanie of Belgium, and Count Sporck proposed to the city society that a zoo be established. The project required a large area, so the idea remained on paper for decades.

In 1922, the patron Alois Svoboda donated his land on the banks of the Vltava in Troja to the city. The project was led by the naturalist Jiří Janda, who also became the first director. The official opening took place on September 28, 1931 (opening in 1931).

The first resident was the lioness Šárka, a gift from the Austrian circus Rebernigg. Later came the she-wolf Lotta, Przewalski's horses, a tiger, an elephant, and a cheetah. Przewalski's horses are still bred here, and this is one of the zoo's main achievements.

The hardest year was 2002. The Vltava rose by seven meters, and most of the zoo went underwater; many animals died. After that, enclosures were built above the flood level. In June 2013, the water came again, but the animals were evacuated in time (floods of 2002 and 2013).

In 2025, 1,449,177 people passed through the four entrances, the best result of the decade (zoo data). In summer, arrive right at opening time: by midday a crowd gathers at the main entrance.

Grounds and layout

The zoo covers almost 60 hectares and sits on the slopes above the Vltava. The total length of the paths reaches 10 kilometers, and the collection exceeds 5,000 animals, with many species listed in the Red Book (zoo area and collection). There are almost no classic bars: enclosures are separated by wooden partitions and glass, so you will see the animals up close.

The grounds are divided into two levels, with a cable car running between them. Viewing bridges hang directly over the enclosures, and from above you can see how the animals feed. Cafes, souvenir shops, and playgrounds operate on the grounds, and the observation tower offers a view of Troja and the Vltava.

Main pavilions and animals

© ŠJů · CC BYPhoto: ŠJů, CC BY (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0), Wikimedia Commons

The complex is divided into themed zones: tropical forest, African savanna, desert, Arctic belt. The Indonesian Jungle draws the largest crowds. Around a thousand animals live under a huge greenhouse on two floors: gibbons, monitor lizards, birds, turtles, and fish (Indonesian Jungle pavilion).

Giraffes and ostriches graze in the savanna, and elephants walk along the winding paths of their habitat. A hippopotamus splashes in an artificial pond, with zebras nearby. Small birds flit right over visitors' heads and perch on the bushes.

The cat pavilion houses leopards, tigers, and lions. Predator feeding draws a crowd: at the sight of raw meat, the animals leap and roar. The zoo breeds Przewalski's horses separately from the predators (Przewalski's horse breeding). Red pandas and the Malayan tapir also live in their own enclosures, not in the cat pavilion.

Penguins swim behind the glass of an open pool, and a gorilla family lives nearby. In summer the gorillas are outdoors; in winter they move to a warm indoor space. The terrarium lets you see anacondas, and flamingos stand in the lake areas.

Moose and deer live in the conifer pavilions. If you come with children, start with the savanna and the Indonesian Jungle, and leave the cat pavilion for the second half of the day.

Tickets and opening hours

© ŠJů · CC BYPhoto: ŠJů, CC BY (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0), Wikimedia Commons

The zoo is open every day, but hours depend on the season. Ticket offices close half an hour before closing time, and on December 24 entry runs only until 2:00 PM (opening hours).

An adult ticket costs 330 crowns at the ticket office and 300 crowns with an e-ticket. A child aged 3 to 15 pays 250 crowns at the office or 200 crowns online; children under three enter free. A family ticket for two adults and four children costs 1,000 crowns at the office and 850 crowns with an e-ticket (as of 09/2026, zoo price list). From July 1 to August 31, after 5:00 PM an evening rate of 100 crowns applies, and it works only for paper tickets.

The ticket is valid for one pass through the turnstile. You can buy it at the ticket office or in advance electronically, and then you skip the line.

How to get to Prague Zoo

The zoo is located at U Trojského zámku 120/3 in the Troja district. From the Nádraží Holešovice metro station (line C), bus 112 runs to the final stop Zoo Praha - Troja; the trip takes about 8 minutes (how to get there).

In summer you can arrive by boat from the Rašínovo nábřeží embankment: the river route leads directly to the pier at the zoo. If you are driving, parking at the zoo costs 300 CZK per day for a car, and the park and ride lot costs 100 CZK per day (as of 09/2026, prices and parking). From Wenceslas Square the whole trip takes about an hour.

Prague Zoo on the map

The map shows the main entrance in the Troja district, with the bus terminus right next to it.

⁉️🤔 Frequently asked questions

How much does a Prague Zoo ticket cost?

An adult ticket costs 330 CZK at the ticket office and 300 CZK with an e-ticket, a child ticket costs 250 or 200 CZK (as of 09/2026, ticket prices).

How do I get to the zoo from central Prague?

Take metro line C to Nádraží Holešovice station, then transfer to bus 112 to the Zoo Praha - Troja terminus.

How much time do I need to see everything?

Allow at least 4-5 hours. To see the savanna, the big cat pavilion and the Indonesian jungle without rushing, arrive at opening time.

When does the zoo stay open the longest?

From June to August the zoo is open from 9:00 to 19:00. Ticket offices close half an hour earlier (seasonal opening hours).

Are there rare animals at the zoo?

Yes, they breed Przewalski's horses here, which have almost disappeared from the wild. The pavilions are home to red pandas, Malayan tapirs, gorillas and anacondas.

In short: what to book

If you are traveling with children, start with the savanna and the Indonesian jungle. If you are looking for quiet, head straight to the big cat pavilion and the terrarium. Arrive at opening time and get Prague Zoo tickets on Tiqets in advance: the ticket office is more expensive, and you will stand in line.