Escape Boredom this Easter at Zoo Prague!

If you’re looking for a great way to spend part of your Easter holiday, why not consider visiting Zoo Prague? It’s a perfect spot to either prepare for the upcoming Easter Monday or to enjoy the celebrations right there at the zoo!

According to an old legend, Good Friday is a special day when treasures emerge from the mountains and hills. Among these treasures are the baby critically endangered scaly guinea pigs, which you can only see at Zoo Prague and in Brazil. In fact, Zoo Prague has become the very first place in the world where these little creatures have hatched outside of their home in South America. There are only about 250 of these guinea pigs left in the wild, and if they successfully breed at Prague Zoo, it will mark a historic global milestone. You can visit the guinea pig family on Friday, April 18 from 11:00 a.m. at the Bird Wetlands area, close to the boatmen’s exhibit.

Weekend Workshops and Gifts on Monday

On the weekend of April 19 and 20, you have the exciting chance to become a part of the Zoo Prague breeding team! During the enrichment workshops, you can craft baskets, balls, or wreaths out of willow for the animals to enjoy. This type of enrichment helps keep the animals active, fills their leisure time with fun, and encourages their natural behaviors. Those interested can sign up through the Prague Zoo website.

On Easter Monday, April 21, 2025, the breeders will present special gifts for the animals—spring-themed items that will enrich their environment. Additionally, visitors can participate in thirteen guided feeding sessions, which allow people to learn more about the animals. One of the favorite activities will be a demonstration of the veterinary seal training group, starting at 1:30 p.m. The sea lions will also receive a special Easter treat—fish shaped like eggs that have been frozen. On Easter Monday, gorillas will also enjoy themed enrichment. At 10:00 a.m., you can see Richard and his sons at the Méfou Center, followed by gorilla cubs at the Dja Reserve pavilion at 3:00 p.m. Moreover, a fun Easter treat will be given to wombats at the Darwin Crater at 2:00 p.m. The breeders and the Wagner bakers, who are currently caring for March triplets, will present a pom pom at 1:30 p.m. on Monday.

Easter Experience at Prague Zoo

Event Overview
Celebrate Easter at Prague Zoo from Good Friday through Easter Monday, 18–21 April 2025, with special activities designed for the whole family.

Activities & Encounters

• Guided Feeding Sessions
  Learn about your favorite animals as keepers demonstrate feeding routines and discuss diets and care.

• Rare Baby Guinea Pigs
  Meet the newly hatched scaly guinea pigs—the first of their species to hatch outside South America—and discover how Prague Zoo’s breeding program supports the roughly 250 individuals left in the wild.

• Enrichment Workshops
  Create toys and decorations for the animals in hands‑on sessions that encourage natural behaviors and physical activity.

• Special Easter Gifts
  Delight in themed treats for the animals, from fish frozen into egg shapes for the sea lions to custom enrichment for gorillas and wombats.

Zoo Attractions

• Ropes Course & Train
  Take on aerial challenges or relax on a scenic zoo train ride.

• Dining & Snack Bars
  Refuel with a variety of family‑friendly dining options scattered throughout the park.

Conservation & Education
Prague Zoo’s Easter program not only entertains—it highlights critical conservation work. By showcasing endangered species and hands‑on enrichment, guests gain insight into the zoo’s efforts to protect biodiversity.

Enjoy a festive, educational Easter weekend where every visit contributes to wildlife conservation!