Zoopark Vyškov

Vyškov Zoo (Zoo Park Vyškov) is a 7-hectare zoological garden located near the town of Vyškov in the South Moravian Region of the Czech Republic. Established in 1965, it has operated continuously since then as a facility with a distinctly different focus from most conventional city zoos in the region.

What makes Vyškov Zoo different?

Rather than concentrating on exotic wildlife from distant continents, Vyškov Zoo is oriented toward breeding primitive and old breeds of domestic and farm animals, alongside some exotic species. This gives the park a character closer to a living genetic reserve than a typical zoo: it preserves livestock and domestic animal breeds that were once common across Central European farms and villages but have become increasingly rare in modern agriculture. For visitors, this means an opportunity to see animals rarely displayed in standard zoos built primarily around wild, exotic fauna.

The 7-hectare site gives the park more room than many urban zoos, allowing enclosures suited to farm and heritage breeds to be laid out with space closer to natural conditions for these animals.

Where exactly is the zoo located?

Vyškov Zoo sits right next to the town of Vyškov, in the South Moravian Region (Jihomoravský kraj) of the Czech Republic. Its approximate coordinates are 49.2731°N, 16.9969°E, placing it east of Brno in a region known for its gentle, agricultural Moravian landscape.

How long has the zoo been operating?

The zoo was founded in 1965 and has run without interruption since, making it one of the longer-established zoological facilities in the South Moravian Region.

Who is this zoo for?

Because of its focus on heritage and farm-animal breeds rather than exclusively exotic wildlife, Vyškov Zoo appeals to a slightly different audience than a typical zoo: families with children looking for an outdoor day out, animal lovers interested in livestock breeds, and anyone curious about traditional Central European farming heritage and the preservation of old domestic animal breeds. The spacious 7-hectare grounds make for an easy, relaxed outdoor visit.

Frequently asked questions

Where is Vyškov Zoo located? Near the town of Vyškov, in the South Moravian Region of the Czech Republic, at approximately 49.2731°N, 16.9969°E.

When was the zoo founded? It was established in 1965.

How big is the zoo? Vyškov Zoo covers an area of 7 hectares.

What kind of animals can visitors see there? The facility focuses on breeding primitive and exotic breeds of domestic and farm animals.

Is it a typical zoo with wild animals? Not quite — its profile sets it apart from conventional zoos, since the emphasis is on heritage and farm-animal breeds alongside some exotic species, rather than wildlife from distant ecosystems.