# Zoo animal births in the Czech Republic

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/zoo-animal-births-in-the-czech-republic
> Updated: 2026-10-15T04:11:00.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

In the Czech Republic, zoos have reported successful births of several species. The Olomouc Zoo announced the birth of two bison calves, noting that the second calf arrived in late July. This follows a period of global bison population growth that has seen the species reclassified from ‘vulnerable’ to ‘near threatened’. To strengthen the local herd, a new breeding male is expected to arrive from northern Italy.

Additionally, the Ostrava Zoo reported the birth of two Sri Lankan leopards. These cubs were born to an experienced female without complications. This event is significant as it represents the only birth within the European ex situ program in the last year, given that the captive population of the species is fewer than 60 individuals across 27 zoos.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-15: Zoo births reported in Olomouc and Ostrava

Olomouc Zoo welcomed two bison calves, contributing to a growing global population, while Ostrava Zoo reported the birth of two rare Sri Lankan leopards.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/zoo-births-reported-in-olomouc-and-ostrava

### 2026-10-13: Zagreb Zoo sets record with three endangered sable antelope births

The Zagreb Zoo has set a record by successfully breeding three endangered sable antelope calves in a single year, contributing to international conservation efforts.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/zagreb-zoo-sets-record-with-three-endangered-sable-antelope-births

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