Spišská Nová Ves Zoo boasts a rich fauna headed by a tiger Ussurian tiger or the spotted leopard. Visitors will also enjoy the beautiful setting of Madaras Park with its lake, island and numerous attractions. Discover more in the article.
Beautiful environment near the Slovak Paradise
ZOO Spišská Nová Ves is the smallest and youngest zoo in Slovakia. At the same time, it is one of the most beautiful zoos you can visit in our country. It is situated in close proximity to the Slovak Paradise National Park. It spreads over an area of 8 hectares in beautiful grounds Madaras park in the south-eastern part of the city. Madaras City Park is a popular place for relaxation with many attractions.
The lake and stream complete the pleasant scenery with a relatively new bridge between the zoo grounds and the island in the middle of the lake. The construction of the bridge connected Aquaterra pavilion with the main part of the zoo, with the addition of a breeding facility for killer lemurs in one part of Madagascar Island. Next to the zoo is municipal amphitheatre. Madaras Park also includes a smaller fitness track where visitors can test their physical fitness free of charge.
The zoo is enriched by two playgrounds with an inflatable giraffe, an inflatable castle or a trampoline. You will also enjoy horse riding and a children’s car park. Adrenaline lovers will enjoy the Monkeyland Rope Park with the most modern safety rope system – belaying with the so-called endless rope.
Rich fauna led by leopard and tiger
The Spišská Nová Ves Zoo is rich in animal species from all corners of the world. You will find here more than 130 animal species. Among the most attractive are animals listed in the Red List of Endangered Animals – spotted leopard or Ussuri tiger.
The zoo also includes a year-round open Aquaterra Pavilion with terrarium and aquarium animals and an arboretum with 30 species of trees. There is also a souvenir shop, refreshment stands and a candy shop.
Other important information
The zoo’s entrance gates will welcome you in season from 20.4. to 20.10. every day except Mondays from 10:00 to 18:00. In June on weekdays from 9:00 to 18:00 and on weekends from 10:00 to 18:00.
You will be delighted with the very friendly adult admission fee for only 2,50 € and for children from 3 to 15 years for 1,00 €. Full-time students from 15 to 25 years old can visit the zoo for 2,00€, pensioners over 60 years old and disabled adults for 1,50€, disabled children: 0,50€, Children under 3 years old have FREE admission. Admission to the Aquaterra pavilion (without visiting the zoo) is 0,50 €.
Address: Sadová 6, Spišská Nová Ves, web: www.zoosnv.sk