Zdeněk Veselovský

Zdeněk Veselovský in 2006.

Prof. Zdeněk Veselovský (August 26, 1928 – November 24, 2006) was one from most important Czech zoologists of 20th century, founder od Czech ethology, very successful direktor of Prague Zoo (1959-1988) and direktor of International Union of Directors of Zoological Gardens (1964-1976) (in 2000 renamed to World Association of Zoos and Aquariums). Under his leadership, the Prague zoo reached some world class successes in the area of breeding and scientific research.