ZOO Košice

Region: Košice Region
District: Košice IV
City / Municipality: Košice, City part / Municipality part:Kavečany
Tourist location: Kosice and surroundings (Abov) / Košice a okolie (Abov)

Category: ZOO & ZOO Parks in Slovakia

ZOO Košice is located in the city of Košice, city part Kavečany in East Slovakia. It is located in a beautiful forest park. ZOO was founded in 1979, it has since been gradually built up and became one of the most popular tourist destinations in eastern Slovakia.

In the new millennium, it is built as a zoo of a universal type breeds more than 1 270 animals - 249 species. It is located on an area of 288 ha, about one-third of area is used for animals and visitors. A large area allows to breed animals in conditions that resemble their natural habitat.

The part of the ZOO is DINOPARK, where you can admire models of dinosaurs in life-size. In Dinopark there is a free 3D cinema, children's attractions, a paleontological playground and other attractions.

ZOO Košice is today a respected organization in the international field. Its membership in World Association of Zoos and Aquariums (WAZA), opened the door to its further development.

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