Liberec Zoo — Attraction in okres Liberec

I am disappointed of the zoo. This was my second visit, after ~20 years, I barely remember the first one, so let's say I've nothing to compare.

Most of the animals have very poor enclosures, with almost no grass. Most of places looks like it wasn't repaired, renew or even cleaned a very long time and that's sad. "Houses" for giraffes and elephant are disgusting. Many herbivorous mammals have no grass to eat, there is only dry soil. Birds' cages are dirty and very small, big birds like hawks aren't even able to fly a few meters. Drinking water seems to be dirty. The pond for pelicans and ducks (and maybe more birds) is in very bad condition - almost no water, stinky mud, also I've noticed trash - where are the workers to clean those up? Some animals live behind the massive glass windows which are dirty and in general bad visual condition. Some monkeys have small, terrible enclosures, they don't even want to play outside, especially baboons - there are too many of them for such a small place.

Another disadvantage is the route for a walk - basically, there is only one, so you are almost not free to go however you like, it's better to stick with the arrows telling you where to go to not miss some animals.

I didn't see even one worker on the spot, when do they...

The only reason I am giving 3 stars is the fact that animals are in horrible small cages and pens. Animals are looking bored and sad. Specially elephants, which are the most smart and sensitive mammals , I seen the same elephants in the same small yard even after 13 years that's the time when I visited zoo last time. They are still there at same small place, looking very sad, why you don't swipe their yard after few years with some other animal? Just to keep their mind busy, to explore and to be happy ? I have seen 1 elephant repeatly doing one move with head and front legs which is sympton of nervosity and psychical problems . Other one was lions and tigers behind the glass, no grass no space to run or jump on the trees . Yes it's nice to see them, so you keep them on eyes, but behind a glass and such a small place ? We will understand if we don't see them, just let them be more free . They have no privacy no relax just stress . Monkey at photo was also pretty bored, I think if he got some hay or some bedding will be more soft and fun for him to play in it. Zoo also looked kinda dirty in yards with animals, and stinky a lot more like in other's zoo's. Otherwise I like that zoo, there is a lot of things for kids to do, a lot of animals but I feel sorry for...

When we first found out about the zoo, we didn't expect much from it, since the ticket prices were really low (6€ for adults, 5€ for students!!). BUT WE WERE PLEASANTLY SURPRISED!!! This Zoo is large, we spent 2 ½ hours here and were running out of time by the end! Very very very nice place, it has so many animals and the terrain and location are really nice. Most of the animals are kept in relatively animal friendly enclosures, there were many baby animals, showing that the animals living there are content. There are several smaller and bigger playgrounds for children to enjoy, most of the zoo is wheelchair and stroller accessible. Staff is very friendly, even though they do not really speak foreign languages, they will try their best to communicate. I loved it! Only thing I wished for were more languages on the signs explaining the animals, they were only in Czech but I don't blame them. The animal names were written also in English, German, and another language I can't remember right now. Overall great experience, I had a truly...