Prague Zoo: Self-Guided Audio Tour & Interactive Map

Five Thousand Animals & a Zoo That Rebuilt Itself

You get a self-guided audio tour through 12+ animal pavilions with the history of how Prague Zoo survived and rebuilt itself, plus an interactive map on your phone. No ticket is included — buy entry at the main entrance — but the audio guide and map are yours to use at your own pace once you log in with your reservation details.

Step-by-step itinerary

Self-guided Prague Zoo audio tour

• Receive audio guide login details
• Buy ticket at main entrance
• Start audio tour at main entrance
• Visit Indonesian Jungle pavilion
• Explore Africa Close-up area
• See Hippo House and Elephant Valley
• Visit African House and Dja Reserve
• View Radegast Statue and horse enclosure
• Explore Giant Salamander and Tortoise Houses
• Visit Feline and Reptile House

The Experience

You don't expect a zoo to have survived two world wars and multiple floods and come out ranked in the world's top 10, but Prague Zoo did exactly that. The audio guide for Prague Zoo walks you through pavilions most visitors miss — the Indonesian Jungle, Africa Close-up, Hippo House, Elephant Valley, the Przewalski's Horse Enclosure — and tells you why each one matters. You get the history too, the long difficult road that got the zoo here. It's the kind of context that makes a walk through an animal park feel less like checking boxes and more like understanding something.

The setup is straightforward. You buy your zoo ticket at the main entrance in Prague's Troja district, then log into the audio guide on your phone using the credentials they email you after booking. No app to download, no extra steps. The guide has an interactive map built in, so you're not wandering around trying to figure out where the Feline House is or whether you've already passed the Giant Tortoise enclosure. You move at your own pace — stop for twenty minutes at the Hippo House if you want, skip ahead if you don't. The audio covers the pavilions that matter, not every corner of the zoo.

One thing to know: you need a working internet connection for the audio guide to stream. If your phone signal drops in certain spots, the guide pauses until you're back online. It's not a dealbreaker — most of the zoo has coverage — but it's worth knowing before you arrive. The map itself helps you navigate around the Troja district location, and if you're coming by public transport, there are options nearby. The whole experience is wheelchair accessible, and strollers work fine on the paths.

What’s included

• Your booking includes access to the online audio guide on your phone, an interactive map of the Prague Zoo complex, and a picture map to help you navigate.
• You'll receive login details via email after booking and can start the self-guided tour immediately at the main entrance.
• The audio covers the Indonesian Jungle, Africa Close-up, Hippo House, Elephant Valley, African House, Dja Reserve, Radegast Statue, Przewalski's Horse Enclosure, Giant Salamander House, Giant Tortoise House, Feline and Reptile House, and many other pavilions.
• Zoo entry tickets are purchased separately at the main entrance.

Good to know

Easy physical levelWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Get Prague Guide

Is this one for you?Right for anyone visiting Prague Zoo who wants context and a structured route without paying for a live guide — the audio and map let you move at your own pace while learning the story of how this zoo survived and rebuilt itself.

Top questions

Does the audio guide come with a zoo ticket?

No. The audio guide is separate. You buy your zoo ticket at the main entrance; the guide login details arrive via email after you book.

Do I need to download an app?

No. You log in on your phone's browser using the credentials sent to you. The audio streams directly, and the interactive map loads online.

What happens if I lose internet connection during the tour?

The audio will pause until you're back online. Most of the zoo has coverage, but signal can drop in some spots.

How many pavilions does the audio guide cover?

It covers 12 main pavilions including Indonesian Jungle, Africa Close-up, Hippo House, Elephant Valley, African House, Dja Reserve, and several others.

Is the zoo accessible for wheelchairs and strollers?

Yes. All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible, and strollers work on the paths. Public transport options are also wheelchair accessible.

Where is Prague Zoo located?

In the Troja district of Prague. Public transportation options are available nearby.

What's included in the booking?

The online audio guide, an interactive map of the zoo, and a picture map of the complex. Zoo entry is not included.