Vyškov Zoo
Date opened | 1965 |
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Location | Vyškov |
Coordinates | 49°16′23″N 16°59′49″E / 49.27306°N 16.99694°ECoordinates: 49°16′23″N 16°59′49″E / 49.27306°N 16.99694°E |
Land area | 7 hectares (17.3 acres) |
No. of animals | 520 |
No. of species | 142 (2007) |
Memberships | |
Website | zoo-vyskov |
Vyškov Zoo (Czech: Zoopark Vyškov) is a Zoo in Czech Republic, in the town of Vyškov.[1]
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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