Zoo Plasy

Zoo Plasy is one of the smallest zoological gardens in the Czech Republic, located in the small town of Plasy north of Pilsen, in the Pilsen Region. It was established in 2016 as a gradual expansion of an already-existing themed mini-golf course, "Fantasy Golf – Journey Around the World," adding both a zoological and a botanical section.

What can visitors see at Zoo Plasy?

The grounds are designed as a journey around the world, guiding visitors through nine zones representing different continents and historical periods. The collection includes around three hundred animals belonging to eighty species, among them lions, tigers, monkeys, kangaroos, and parrots. Zoo Plasy stands out among Czech zoos as the only one in the country where visitors can see a white kangaroo, a white tiger, and white lions all in one place.

Is there also a botanical garden?

Yes. Alongside the zoological section, a botanical garden features a variety of unique plants, including palms, cacti, tree ferns, and assorted ornamental flowers. This addition rounds out the site's character, combining living fauna and flora in a single location.

What else does the Fantasy Golf complex offer?

The site's origins as a mini-golf course are still very much present — visitors can play adventure-style mini-golf while walking through nine "countries" representing different continents of the world. This blend of themed entertainment and wildlife viewing makes Zoo Plasy a family attraction that combines several ways of spending a day out in a single venue.

How does Zoo Plasy connect to the Pivovarský dvůr complex?

The zoo sits within the Pivovarský dvůr (Brewery Court) complex in Plasy. This complex includes Restaurant Rudolf II, styled as a hunting lodge, a Gothic cellar known as Palírna u Rytíře, a princely brewery, and a Coronation Hall designed in the style of a medieval armory, used for weddings and other events. The complex also offers accommodation in seventeen individually styled rooms, making it suitable for both a day trip and a longer stay.

Where exactly is Zoo Plasy located?

The town of Plasy lies in western Bohemia, in the Pilsen Region (Plzeňský kraj), not far from the city of Pilsen. This location makes Zoo Plasy an easy day-trip destination for anyone exploring western Bohemia or the city of Pilsen itself.

Frequently asked questions

Is Zoo Plasy a large zoo? No — it is one of the smallest zoological gardens in the Czech Republic, but it is known for a unique feature: white variants of the kangaroo, tiger, and lion all housed together.

Is there anything besides animals at Zoo Plasy? Yes, the site combines the zoological section with a botanical garden and an adventure mini-golf course divided into nine themed zones representing the continents.

Can you eat and stay overnight near the zoo? Yes, the zoo is adjacent to the Pivovarský dvůr complex, which includes a restaurant, a Gothic cellar, a brewery, and seventeen guest rooms.

When was Zoo Plasy founded? The zoo was established in 2016 as an expansion of the pre-existing Fantasy Golf mini-golf course, adding zoological and botanical sections.