Zoo Bratislava Bratislava Zoo

[Jana]

Group of Rufous-thighed falconets (Microhierax caerulescens) is now on show in one of the aviaries in "Bird valley" (Path in front of former DinoPark IIRC?)

Very nice species! I guess another part of confiscated birds.

 

[hawkkeye]

28.7.2025, Zoo Bratislava euthanized 21 years old lioness Jawa because of health issues connected to her old age. Also their oldest Eurasian lynx, Drákula, died at the age of 20. Source: ZOO Bratislava pristúpila k eutanázii levice juhoafrickej

 

[merlin]

The zoo announced there is a new species - the striped skunk. The zoo keeps three individuals.
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[hawkkeye]

Young of Chapman´s zebra was born. Source: ZOO Bratislava

 

[Jana]

A replacement for the dead white lioness Jawa has been found quickly. Next week, 7-years old white lioness Leia will arrive from zoo Dvorec.

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Yesterday, construction of a new gelada enclosure and house started. Outside enclosure will have 1910 m2. It will be situated between ape house and rhinos. Opening in 2026.
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[hawkkeye]

1 young of southern tree hyrax was born. Source: ZOO Bratislava

 

[hawkkeye]

Two young female capybaras have arrived from Prague Zoo (named Bubi and Letty). They are backstage now and they will inhabit new enclosure near pygmy hippos after winter. Source: ZOO Bratislava

 

[Baumi]

Could someone please tell me if the Rufous-thighed falconets (Microhierax caerulescens) can be seen in winter? Thanks!

 

[hawkkeye]

The sculpture depicting two dead wolves by artist Alexandra Hoferová has been placed near wolf exhibit in Carpathian Forest part of the zoo. The meaning of the sculpture is to remind people the exploitation of nature in current Slovakia (corruption is now at all time high there since 90s when mob ruled the state during Mečiarism), especially shooting of big predators (bears and wolves) that is now in practice, in direct opposition to European Union legislation. Source: Vlky - hranica