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Bojnice ZOO

Location: Bojnice town centre, 3 km from Prievidza town

Transportation: ZOO can be found very easily as it is situated close to the Bojnice castle very well visible from distance. Bojnice castle, ZOO and swimming pool together from a big complex situated in the in the centre of the Bojnice town centre. You can access the castle and ZOO from two sides. Car park is located in the town centre just at the Bojnice caste. There is one big car park left from the town centre. Parking fee is 100 SKK per day. There are two more car parks close to the swimming pool. Bojnice are situated only 3 km from Prievidza city. There are regular bus services connection Prievidza and Bojnice.

The ZOO animal park: ZOO was opened in 1955. There are 355 animal species, 1826 pieces. After you pass the entrance gates, you can see many different bird species such as owls, eagle or falcons. There are small lakes with swans and ducks. Polar bears and brown bears are kept in two separate bear houses located in huge deep holes. In this way, the visitors have a good view at the bears  and are in safe distance. Stairs that are separating brown bears from polar bears lead towards big cats (Felidae) such as leopards, jaguar, or cougar, however you will not find lions in Bojnice ZOO. On the right hand side just behind the bear houses you will find vivarium with many different reptiles and fish species. There is a new money pavilion where you can find orangutans and other monkey species. There is another bird section with different types of birds including peacocks, flamingos, parrots including blue and yellow macaw or red and green macaw. 

The big circle and small circle will take you to zebras, camels and other mammals. Children and adults will probably enjoy elephant performance. There is a children’s block with ponies, donkeys, goats and sheep. There is a beautiful view at the Bojnice castle with a spot where you can take a picture of the castle. There are fast food, souvenir shops and children’s playground with swings and slides in the ZOO park. Children can take a pony ride.

Opening hours:

Open all year round:
November – February: 7.00 am – 3.00 pm
March - October: 7.00 am– 5.00 pm
April, May, September: 7.00 am – 6.00 pm
June, July, August: 7.00 am – 7.00 pm

Entrance fee:

Children up to 4 years: free
Children 4 – 15 year, disabled: 35 SKK
Students (student card is required), retired: 40 SKK
Adults: 65 SKK
Camera fee: 30 SKK
Video camera fee: 40 SKK