The #7 Zoo in the World!

In 2007, Forbes Traveler magazine ranked what it thought were the best zoos in the world. Prague's very own came in #7! This was an exceptional accomplishment indeed after coming back from a devasting flood in 2002.

So, two weeks ago, my good friend Derick and I checked it out for ourselves. Here are some pictures from our adventure.



Monkeys, in an almost-natural habitat


Polar Bears doing laps (literally - one on backstroke, the other on doggie-paddle!)


Polar Bear-looking Golden watching his look-alike friends! (The zoo lets you bring in your dog for 30 CZK!)


Double-humped camels with a little too much winter-fat.


Santa's reindeer


Dog in backpack/shoulder bag = typical


Billy Goat's Gruff


Kookaburra! I was so excited! Go Australia! :)


Kitty Cat sunbathing


Actual non-zoo kitty cat sunbathing.


Galapagos turtles! So big! And so many! (8 or 9!)


The turtles were a highlight for the both of us.


Lion on the prowl


flamingos flamingos everywhere


buzzard stare-down


"mingle with the monkeys" area


elephants! yet another of my favorite animals!


RED PANDA! so cute!


Cool pub we passed on the way home


Interesting carnival/parade/political event in Old Town Square (on our way to dinner)



Prague Castle at night!



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