The zoo is the first and only facility in the Czech Republic dedicated exclusively to parrots.
It serves as an official sanctuary for parrots confiscated by state authorities due to illegal trade or improper care.
The resident parrot population includes rare and endangered species participating in international conservation breeding programs.
Many of the zoo's birds are former pets donated by owners who could no longer provide adequate care.
The facility utilizes specialized enrichment programs to ensure the psychological well-being of the birds.
Papouščí zoo in Bošovice is a specialized zoological garden focused exclusively on the breeding and conservation of parrots. The facility houses over 200 birds representing more than 50 different species. It functions as a significant rescue center for abandoned or confiscated parrots in the Czech Republic. The layout includes large outdoor aviaries and a covered winter pavilion to accommodate diverse climate needs. Visitors can walk through immersive aviaries that allow for close-up observation of the birds in a semi-natural environment. The zoo emphasizes educational programs regarding avian biology and environmental protection. It is a family-run institution that operates on the outskirts of the South Moravian village of Bošovice. The grounds feature a playground and botanical elements that highlight native and exotic flora.
The elevated observation platform inside the main tropical flight aviary.
Bring a camera with a good zoom lens, as flash photography is prohibited to avoid startling the birds.
Check the official website for scheduled demonstration feedings, which provide the best opportunity to see the parrots in active flight.
Wear comfortable, closed-toe walking shoes, as the paths through the aviaries are gravel and grass.
Do not attempt to pet or interact physically with the birds through the mesh, as they may bite or become stressed.
Open daily from April through October; closed during the winter months.
Maintain a quiet volume near the aviaries; do not feed the animals any food brought from outside; do not touch the wire mesh of the enclosures.
