Prague Unveils Cutting-Edge Animal Hospital – The Most Advanced in Europe!

Prague has just welcomed the most advanced animal hospital in Europe, a cutting-edge wildlife rescue facility that has the capacity to help up to 10,000 injured or abandoned animals every year.

This modern establishment, situated in Jinonice, was built at a cost exceeding 400 million CZK and provides extensive veterinary services for an array of wildlife species. Additionally, it functions not only as a hospital but also as a venue for public education initiatives and school programs.

Among the most common patients you’ll see are swans, owls, otters, squirrels, as well as larger animals like roe deer, mouflons, fallow deer, and beavers. Once they have fully recovered, the majority of these animals are returned to their natural environments.

The hospital in Jinonice is equipped with a sophisticated surgical suite, an intensive care area, a veterinary clinic, treatment aviaries, a room for food preparation, isolation units for sick animals, and recovery enclosures.

Moreover, it features a lecture room tailored for educational activities targeting school children and the general public.

The rescue facility is staffed by 24 specialists who manage the care of about 1,000 animals at any time. Presently, around 150 wild animals, primarily birds and hedgehogs, are being prepared for their return to the wild.

According to the head of the rescue station, Veronika Kraslová, the success rate is remarkable: more than 60% of adult animals and almost 90% of juvenile animals manage to survive, thanks to timely intervention.

“Even when the chances seem low, we make every effort to help. However, there are occasions when some animals are too traumatized for recovery,” she noted.

Steps to Take If You Come Across an Injured Animal

Kraslová encourages residents of Prague to always reach out to professionals first. “If you discover an injured animal, please call our emergency hotline at 773 772 771. We’ll provide you with guidance on the best course of action,” she explained. “Sometimes, actions taken with good intentions, like moving the animal, can inadvertently cause more harm. It’s essential to consult us beforehand.”