# Zoo Ostrava facility and academic expansion

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> Updated: 2026-09-04T14:20:42.000Z. Sources: 3. Developments: 2.

Zoo Ostrava has expanded its facilities and academic collaborations. In late August 2026, the zoo opened the Amphibiarium, a new pavilion dedicated to approximately 40 species of amphibians. The project cost over 55 million CZK, funded jointly by the City of Ostrava and the zoo, and aims to highlight the vulnerability of species threatened by habitat loss and disease.

Following this opening, the zoo signed a memorandum with the Faculty of Science at the University of Ostrava to deepen their academic partnership. This agreement focuses on bridging theoretical education and practical application through enhanced student internships, joint scientific research, and shared teaching responsibilities, particularly for the upcoming Zoology study program.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-04: Zoo Ostrava and University of Ostrava expand academic partnership

Zoo Ostrava and the University of Ostrava have expanded their partnership to enhance zoology education, student internships, and joint scientific research in nature conservation.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/zoo-ostrava-and-university-of-ostrava-expand-academic-partnership

### 2026-08-28: Zoo Ostrava opens new Amphibiarium pavilion for amphibians

Zoo Ostrava has opened the Amphibiarium, a new 55 million CZK pavilion housing nearly 40 amphibian species to promote conservation awareness.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/zoo-ostrava-opens-new-amphibiarium-pavilion-for-amphibians

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