Visit animals at Hluboká Zoo

The South Bohemian Zoological Garden of Hluboká nad Vltavou is situated not far from České Budějovice. You will not get it wrong if you remember it as the Hluboká Zoo. If you wish to set out for the zoo, there are several options and several reasons.

The first reason is the animals. The zoo is constantly developing, growing and adding new houses. So even if you have seen this zoo before, it is definitely worth seeing another time to compare the changes. Numerous animals from various regions and pavilions can be viewed throughout the year, experienced while being fed and during other activities as part of guided tours.

The popular species include tigers and bears, the otter pool is certain fun, you can enter a pen to feed the dwarf goats and enjoy the rare ant exhibition that is hard to find anywhere else in the world.

Another reason is its good accessibility – there is a large parking lot near the zoo and the distance from České Budějovice is about 13 km, so you can walk it or cycle it down the cycling trail along the river. If you want to liven up your trip even more, take the Vltava Trail and take a boat from Budějice to Hluboká, and then a tourist train from the wharf.

Another reason for seeing this zoo is its diversity. It is not just a place to look at animals; something is going on all the time. That is why we recommend checking their calendar of events and picking an activity that interests you. In winter, the Christmas-lit zoo is filled with lights and effects; you can travel to Saint Nicholas with a suite of angels, take an evening or guided tour, children’s performances, play afternoons, children’s days, day camps, etc.

The last of many other reasons is that the zoo is not only very close to the city of České Budějovice but the trip can be combined with a visit to the town of Hluboká nad Vltavou. The town, a few kilometers away and easily reached along the banks of the Munický fishpond, features the world-renowned Hluboká Castle, a local brewery, a sports and relaxation center with a kiddy world, miniature golf and high-rope park, as well as a river wharf.

For adventure-loving visitors, we recommend checking out the tips for the Budějovicko tourist destination area (Českobudějovicko-Hlubocko), which will guide you around more places.