Opened in 1929, Krakow's zoo [Krakowski Ogrod Zoologiczny] is situated amidst the vast 500 hectare Las Wolski forest, ten kilometres west of the city's central Old Town historic district and 345m above sea level near the top of the Pustelnik hill.
The Zoo accommodates over 1400 animals, including some 600 birds and 400 mammals, representing 285 species, 32 of which are on the verge of extinction and 88 are endangered. Its most prized possessions include herds of Pygmy Hippopotamus, Przewalski horses, White Camel, South American Sea Lion, several species of Wild Cat and many more. The Reptile house features dwarf caimans, lizards, turtles, snakes and exotic fish.
Krakow Zoo has succeeded in breeding in captivity - among others - maned wolf, snow leopard, jaguars, chimpanzees and fennec foxes. Among the birds include steppe eagles, white cockatoo, blue-and-yellow macaw and Grey Parrot.
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