Brno Zoo Prepares For This Year’s New Arrivals
Several new animals will be welcomed to the zoo this year, including a reticulated giraffe to arrive in the Spring, a European moose, a Przewalski's horse and an exhibition of…
Endangered Eastern Imperial Eagle Population Grows in the Czech Republic
This year, the population of the critically endangered eastern imperial eagle has grown by seven. Ornithologists recorded 13 pairs in the South Moravian Region, the only part of the Czech…
Masaryk Oncology Institute Adopts Arctic Fox in Brno Zoo
While the zoo has been closed since October 9th, there are still many ways to offer support. Adopting an animal is a significant contribution to zoo management. Radiology assistants at…
Deer Takes Hunter’s Weapon and Hides in the Forest
Last Friday, an older hunter in South Bohemia had the surprise of his life, when a deer took his weapon and ran away. The unusual story made it to the…
Three Great Events For Your Weekend In Brno
Amidst the many events that fill the streets and squares of Brno, it’s easy to lose track of what’s going on. Follow this guide to three of the most intriguing…
Brno Zoo’s First Red Panda Cub Makes First Public Appearance
After a long and fruitless breeding program, Brno Zoo finally welcomed its first red panda cub in May. The new arrival has now been shown to zoo staff and to…
Brno Firefighters Rescue Horse Stuck in Swamp
Brno firefighters were called out to rescue a horse that had got stuck in a swamp while riding through woods outside the city. The operation took nearly five hours, but…
Brno Zoo’s Newest Aquarium Is Filled With Fish and Plastic to Raise Awareness of Ocean Pollution
The new aquarium at Brno Zoo is full of plastic, allowing visitors to see what ocean pollution really looks like. Aside from the plastic, the aquarium also contains two kinds…
Cranes Bred In Captivity Return Home After Winter In Successful Reintroduction Program
Two cranes that were raised in captivity have found their way back after winter to where they were released. Cranes need to learn migration routes from other birds, and establishing…
Brno Firefighters Save Eight Ducklings From Sewer
The South Moravian Fire Department (HZS JMK) gets called in various life-threatening situations. Last Friday, May 29th, South Moravian firefighters saved eight lives - of baby ducks trapped in a…