Vyškov Zoo

Vyškov Zoo (Czech: Zoopark Vyškov) is a Zoo in Czech Republic, in the town of Vyškov.[1]

Vyškov Zoo
Date opened1965
LocationVyškov
Coordinates49°16′23″N 16°59′49″E
Land area7 hectares (17.3 acres)
No. of animals520
No. of species142 (2007)
MembershipsEARAZA
Websitezoo-vyskov.cz
Josef Kachlík

History

The Zoo was founded by Zdeněk Sokolíček, and opened its gates on 8 August 1965. Thhroughout its history, there were periods when the Zoo was flourishing, and periods when the Zoo deteriorated and attracted less visitors. By 1990 there was a choice to either close down the Zoo, or invest considerable funds and preserve it. It was decided to renovate the devastated garden, which served primarily as a winter habitat for animals from circuses and menageries.[1]

With the arrival of a new director Joseph Kachlík steps were taken to develop the old garden into a modern zoo, focusing on breeding primitive species and breeds of domestic animals from around the world.[1]

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Notes
  1. http://www.zoo-vyskov.cz/


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