Be well informed about life at the zoo!
When the area of our Zoo was designated in 1864, it covered 18 hectares. Over the first nine decades, it gradually decreased to 10.8 hectares, then remained unchanged for more than fifty years. Only recently have we been able to acquire new areas, so today our grounds once again cover 18 hectares. These changes are linked to a series of eventful developments, which we present in this article.
Everyone knows that in zoos around the world it is customary to place signs at animal enclosures and exhibits indicating which species live there and the most important information about them. This has also been the case in our Zoo for the past 160 years. Naturally, this practice also has its own history. In this article we take a look at how it developed over time.
Before the Second World War, and especially in the 19th century and the early 20th century, the Zoo welcomed visitors during the winter months not only with animal exhibits but also with ice-skating rinks and sledding hills. As part of our jubilee anniversary year, we are now recalling these winters of the past.
In recent days, we have experienced particularly cold weather and heavy snowfall compared to what has become typical in recent winters. At times like this, many visitors wonder how the animals at our Zoo are coping and whether the snow and low temperatures might cause them problems. There is no need for concern, however, as we are well prepared even for severe winter conditions.
The latest “census” data on the animals in our Zoo have arrived. According to these figures, we care for 7,452 individual animals belonging to 658 species, as well as 78 breeding groups, on a daily basis. We work with many declining species, and in 138 cases, conservation-focused zoo breeding is coordinated through international breeding programmes, in which our Zoo also takes part.
The European Association of Zoos and Aquaria (EAZA) has launched its 2026–2027 conservation campaign to raise awareness about the protection of wetlands, and our Zoo is taking part. Over the course of the year, we will organize related programs and regularly share educational content on our website and social media channels.
At our Zoo, we care for more than seven thousand animals representing 647 species every day. This care naturally includes feeding and nutrition, which is no simple task, as each species has different needs. There are also many challenges in sourcing, storing, and preparing their food. In this article, we share how our animals are fed.
When the area of our Zoo was designated in 1864, it covered 18 hectares. Over the first nine decades, it gradually decreased to 10.8 hectares, then remained unchanged for more than fifty years. Only recently have we been able to acquire new areas, so today our grounds once again cover 18 hectares. These changes are linked to a series of eventful developments, which we present in this article.
Everyone knows that in zoos around the world it is customary to place signs at animal enclosures and exhibits indicating which species live there and the most important information about them. This has also been the case in our Zoo for the past 160 years. Naturally, this practice also has its own history. In this article we take a look at how it developed over time.
Before the Second World War, and especially in the 19th century and the early 20th century, the Zoo welcomed visitors during the winter months not only with animal exhibits but also with ice-skating rinks and sledding hills. As part of our jubilee anniversary year, we are now recalling these winters of the past.
In recent days, we have experienced particularly cold weather and heavy snowfall compared to what has become typical in recent winters. At times like this, many visitors wonder how the animals at our Zoo are coping and whether the snow and low temperatures might cause them problems. There is no need for concern, however, as we are well prepared even for severe winter conditions.
The latest “census” data on the animals in our Zoo have arrived. According to these figures, we care for 7,452 individual animals belonging to 658 species, as well as 78 breeding groups, on a daily basis. We work with many declining species, and in 138 cases, conservation-focused zoo breeding is coordinated through international breeding programmes, in which our Zoo also takes part.
The European Association of Zoos and Aquaria (EAZA) has launched its 2026–2027 conservation campaign to raise awareness about the protection of wetlands, and our Zoo is taking part. Over the course of the year, we will organize related programs and regularly share educational content on our website and social media channels.
At our Zoo, we care for more than seven thousand animals representing 647 species every day. This care naturally includes feeding and nutrition, which is no simple task, as each species has different needs. There are also many challenges in sourcing, storing, and preparing their food. In this article, we share how our animals are fed.
