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Here in Prague, we’re lucky enough to have a world class zoo that’s loved by visitors from all corners of the globe. The zoo is popular with we all of us mere mortals and celebrities alike, with the JoliePitt cohort famously spending a day there during their 2007 trip to Prague. It’s an enormous zoo, with plenty to do for kids and adults alike. It’s such a highly admired attraction that Prague Zoo was ranked the fifth best zoo in the world according to TripAdvisor, but what makes this zoo stand out compared with hundreds of others across the globe? So what makes our Zoo so great? Here's just a few of our thoughts...
PRAGUE Zoo
What's so great about the 5th Best Zoo in the World?
Getting there
The Price Whether we have money to spare or not, everyone loves a good bargain. Let’s get right to it - Prague Zoo is ridiculously cheap. A family of four (two adults and two children) can enjoy a day at the zoo for just 600czk. That’s less than 25 euros or 30 dollars for four people for the entire day! Adults can enjoy a day out for just 200czk and children, students and seniors can enter for 150czk. Even better, kids under three-years-old can enter for free. Of course, there are a few optional extras you can purchase throughout the day, but with such a low admission cost you can say yes to these extras without the fear that you’re breaking the bank, or you can simply enjoy a super cheap day out.
This category covers two things: getting to the zoo and how wheelchair and pushchair friendly it is once you’re there. Getting to the zoo couldn’t be easier or, once again, cheaper. The zoo is far enough from the center to give the animals plenty of space with room for expansion, but close enough that is can be easily accessed by public transport. One of Prague’s biggest plus points is how affordable and frequent public transport is. We recommend buying a 32czk ticket which lasts for 90 minutes. With this ticket, you can take the Metro C to Nádraží Holešovice from the center and catch bus 112 directly to the zoo’s entrance. With such easy access by public transport, you’ll usually find plenty of parking space if you decide to drive and there are a bunch of alternative ways to get there. On the Zoo’s website they provide details of how to visit by bus, bike, steamboat and ferry. Once you’re there, you shouldn’t encounter many problems if you’re in a wheelchair or bring a buggy. If there’s one thing Prague often falls down on, it’s accessibility. The cobbled streets and communist architecture don’t usually make things easy for those with accessibility needs, but this is something Prague Zoo seems to have gotten right. A number of TripAdvisor reviewers mention disability access as a plus for their visit, but be warned, there are a LOT of hills to tackle when making your way around.
August 2018 | THE PRAGUE VISITOR
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