Special winter training for South African sea lions will take place only on Saturday, February 15. It will include an explanation focused on the family life of these pinnipeds. On the left is the female Daisy, on the right is Ronja. Photo Václav Šilha, Prague Zoo
Courting, partner coexistence, reproduction, but also harems and jealousy or, conversely, loyalty to the grave. Prague Zoo has prepared special Valentine’s commented feedings and animal encounters for the weekend. During them, visitors will learn many remarkable facts about “love” in the animal kingdom. Where and when such an explanation by a keeper or guide will take place will be possible to follow in the Prague Zoo mobile application. On Saturday, February 15, the zoo will also celebrate World Pangolin Day with their special feeding under the lights at 9:30 in the Indonesian Jungle pavilion.
The weekend after St. Valentine’s Day, visitors have the opportunity to venture into the world of animal romance, in the context of which almost twenty kept species will be introduced. Of the animals mentioned, the Humboldt penguins probably have the most interesting partner life, which would make for more than one soap opera. Their commented feedings on Saturday and Sunday at 11 am will be among the most tempting.
During the commented feeding of Humboldt penguins, the amorous escapades of the penguin Karlík (pictured on the left) will certainly be mentioned. Photo Miroslav Bobek, Prague Zoo
A list of all Valentine’s Day meetings will be available, among other things, in the Prague Zoo mobile application. This will be available for free download for both Android and iOS devices from autumn. In the application, you can set notifications for selected feedings, while the interactive map will recommend the fastest route to the given exhibition. Tickets to the zoo can also be purchased in the application, at a discounted price for online sales.
On Saturday, Prague Zoo will also celebrate World Pangolin Day. The most illegally traded mammals in the world are threatened with extinction, both in sub-Saharan Africa and in South and Southeast Asia. Prague Zoo was the only European zoo to successfully raise a cub, the famous Šiška, and followed up on this success last year with the birth of her sister Connie. In addition to pangolin feeding, Saturday’s program will also offer an educational station, where young and old visitors will learn about these fascinating creatures in a playful way and find out how they can help them.
Feeding and Animal Encounter Schedule February 15th and 16th
- 9:30 am Pangolin Feeding – Indonesian Jungle (Saturday only)
- 10:00 am Cape Wallaby Feeding – Africa House
- 10:30 am Wallaby and Red-necked Wallaby Feeding – Darwin’s Crater
- 11:00 am Penguin and Steamer Duck Feeding – Penguin Pavilion
- 11:00 am Przewalski’s Horse Encounter – Gobi
- 12:00 pm Lowland Gorilla Encounter – Dja Reserve
- 12:30 pm North Nubian Giraffe Encounter – Africa House
- 1:00 pm Indian Elephant Encounter – Elephant Valley (viewpoint near wolves and hyenas)
- 1:30 pm South African Sea Lion Training – Sea Lion Exhibit (Saturday only) on Saturday)
- 14.00 polar bear encounter – Polar Bear Exhibition
- 14.30 wombat and devil bear encounter – Darwin’s Crater
- 15.00 Sumatran orangutan encounter – Penguin Pavilion
- 15.30 short-tailed pangolin feeding – Indonesian Jungle
- 15.30 Indian gharial feeding – Čambal (Sunday only)
: In addition to the Valentine’s Day program, visitors can also look forward to a special pangolin feeding during daylight hours at 9:30 a.m. in the Indonesian Jungle Pavilion on Saturday, February 15. This will take place on the occasion of World Pangolin Day. Photo Miroslav Bobek, Prague Zoo