The Bratislava Zoo (Slovak: Zoologická záhrada Bratislava) is a zoo in Bratislava, Slovakia. It is located in the area of Mlynská dolina in the borough Karlova Ves. Opened in 1960, it is the second oldest zoo in Slovakia. The zoo covers an area of 96 hectares (240 acres), out of which 35 hectares (86 acres) is open to the public. The zoo receives on average around 300,000 visitors annually. As of 2024, it is home to over 1270 specimens of 194 animal species and is open every day of the year. Major attractions include white lions, sumatran orangutans, european bisons and rothschild's giraffes. Zoo Bratislava was one of the first zoos in Europe that was successful in breeding Eurasian lynx and striped hyena in captivity.
Bratislava Zoo is located in Bratislava, Slovakia. Its specific geographic coordinates are latitude 48.1622 and longitude 17.0744.
The zoo was established in 1960, making it a significant historical institution in the region.
zoo... It is a key destination for those interested in culture and history in Slovakia.
