Záchranná stanice Pavlov

Záchranná stanice Pavlov is a professional wildlife rescue and rehabilitation centre in the village of Pavlov, tucked between the towns of Ledeč nad Sázavou and Světlá nad Sázavou in the northern part of the Vysočina region (the Bohemian-Moravian Highlands) in the Czech Republic. Founded in 1989 under its original name "Stanice ochrany fauny v Pavlově" by the Czech Agency for Nature Conservation and Landscape Protection, it remains the only rescue station of its kind headquartered in the entire Vysočina region.

What does the station do?

The centre's core mission is to rescue, treat, rehabilitate and release back into the wild injured, sick or orphaned animals collected from across the Vysočina region. A team of more than twenty staff members cares for over a thousand animals every year, ranging from small songbirds to large birds of prey. Animals whose injuries or condition prevent a full return to the wild often stay on permanently as resident animals — the station currently keeps around seventy of them.

Which animals live at the station?

Permanent residents include golden eagles, white-tailed eagles, eagle owls, barn owls, storks, otters, mouflons and foxes. The collection gives visitors a rare close-up look at species that are difficult to observe in the wild, while also highlighting the everyday threats wild animals face in a landscape shaped by human activity — vehicle collisions, power lines, habitat loss and abandoned young.

Can visitors tour the station?

Yes. From May through September the station opens its doors to the public through guided tours held at fixed times: 10:00, 13:00 and 15:00. A staff member leads each tour, explaining the individual animals' histories, the reasons behind their stay, and the daily work involved in wildlife rehabilitation. The station is a popular destination for families with children and school trips alike, combining an educational angle with direct contact with nature.

Frequently asked questions

Where exactly is the station located? In the village of Pavlov, between the towns of Ledeč nad Sázavou and Světlá nad Sázavou, in the Vysočina region of the Czech Republic.

When was it established? In 1989, originally under the name Stanice ochrany fauny v Pavlově.

How many animals pass through each year? More than a thousand injured, sick or orphaned animals from across the Vysočina region.

Can visitors see the animals in person? Yes, guided tours run from May to September at set times during the day.

Which species live there permanently? Around seventy resident animals, including golden eagles, white-tailed eagles, eagle owls, storks, otters, mouflons and foxes.

Is it the only station of its kind in the region? Yes, it is the only wildlife rescue station headquartered in the Vysočina region.