The European pond turtles – the only native Czech species of turtle – have emerged from the mud and are basking in the exhibit next to the Čambal pavilion. Usually, these reptiles end their hibernation around March 8, roughly on International Women's Day. Therefore, we jokingly rename IWD at Zoo Prague to International Turtle Day. Photo Petr Hamerník, Zoo Prague
Favorable weather allows many warm-loving animals to go out into outdoor enclosures earlier than usual. Visitors can see lions, tigers, gorillas, giraffes, and newly housed caracals outside. The first spring offspring are also being born: a new addition can be seen, for example, in the exhibit of Indian takins in the upper part of the garden. Zoo Prague will present the prospects for this year – including several new species of animals – on the occasion of the start of its 95th season on Saturday, March 28.
The lowland gorillas at the Méfou Center are also enjoying the sunny weather. The photo shows thirteen-year-old male Nuru, who loves ropes, whether he is hanging from them, jumping over them, or biting into them. Photo Petr Hamerník, Zoo Prague
Caracals have been on display at Zoo Prague since February after a seven-year break. The keepers are also preparing enrichment activities for them. Photo Petr Hamerník, Zoo Prague
A male Indian takin was born on March 4. He is the first offspring of an inexperienced female, who is taking care of him remarkably well. If all goes well, he will not be the last addition to the herd this year. Photo Petr Hamerník, Zoo Prague
Offspring are also being born in the pavilions, as in the Dja Reserve, where a pair is a lucky number. Two gorilla infants, two guereza infants, and now also two infants of the smallest diurnal primates in Africa, the northern talapoins. Photo Petr Hamerník, Zoo Prague
