Wolf Weekend at the ZOO

Bratislava Zoo is starting the event season with the popular wolf pack and wild boars in a new enclosure. During the weekend of February 22 and 23 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. you will be able to experience the Wolf-Wild Boar Educational Island at Bratislava Zoo.

10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. – Wolf-boar educational island located at the wolf enclosure in the Carpathian Forest, aimed at children of all ages with a variety of activities.

12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. – Interview with the breeder Peter, who is in charge of the wolf pack and wild boars. He will answer your questions about these fascinating animals in an interesting way, you can observe them together and finally feed the curious wild boars.

10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. – Area game with the goal of finding wolf tracks that we have hidden in the Carpathian Forest section. Everyone who finds a track and comes to our educational island will receive a small gift.

Did you know that wolves are very social creatures? They live in packs that usually form a family group, including a breeding pair and their offspring. Wolves are territorial animals and will defend their territory from other packs. Their territory can range from 50 to over 1,000 square miles depending on the availability of prey.

Wolves often hunt in packs, which allows them to take down larger prey such as deer, elk, and bison. They use teamwork and strategic planning to increase their chances of a successful hunt. While wolves primarily hunt large ungulates, they also occasionally consume smaller mammals, birds, and even fruits and vegetables.

In the wild, wolves usually live to be about 6 to 8 years old, but wolves in captivity can live up to 16 years or more. Throughout history, wolves have appeared in many myths, legends, and folklore, often symbolizing strength, loyalty, and intelligence.

They are the ancestors of domestic dogs, which diverged from a common ancestor about 15,000 years ago. This genetic link highlights their adaptability and resilience.

Come admire these unique creatures with us! See you at the zoo!

Location: Bratislava Zoo, Mlynská dolina, Karlova Ves, Bratislava

Date: 22.02.2025 – 23.02.2025

Opening hours:

February 09.00 a.m. – 4.00 p.m.
March 09.00 a.m. – 6.00 p.m.
October 09.00 a.m. – 6.00 p.m.

Last admission 5.00 p.m.

Entrance fee:

Adult – €10
Child (from 3 to 15 years) – €7
Pensioner, students – €7
Child under 3 years – free

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