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Jihlava Zoo

Coordinates: 49°14′N 15°21′E / 49.23°N 15.35°E / 49.23; 15.35
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Jihlava Zoo
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49°14′N 15°21′E / 49.23°N 15.35°E / 49.23; 15.35
Date opened1982
LocationBřezinovy sady 5642/10, 586 01 Jihlava
Land area9 hectares (22 acres)
No. of animals1300[1]
No. of species250[1]
MembershipsEAZA, UCSZOO
Websitezoojihlava.cz

Jihlava Zoo (Czech: Zoologická zahrada Jihlava) is a zoo in Jihlava in the Czech Republic.

Characteristics

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Jihlava Zoo is located in a valley of the Jihlávka Stream, and is home to about 250 species of exotic animals, including endangered species. The zoo specializes in breeding of big carnivores, monkeys and reptiles.

History

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Jihlava Zoo was founded in 1982.[2]

In 1994, the zoo was accepted as a member of the European Association of Zoos and Aquaria (EAZA).

References

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  1. ^ a b "Často kladené otázky" (in Czech). Jihlava Zoo. Retrieved 2022-04-22.
  2. ^ "Historie" (in Czech). Jihlava Zoo. Retrieved 2022-04-22.
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