Best Zoos & Aquariums in Prague for Kids & Families
5 family-friendly zoos & aquariums with age ratings and parent tips.
Highest rated: Prague Zoo, Childrens Zoo / Farm Zoo, ZOO Branik. Every listing includes age fit, stroller notes, cost signals, and parent tips.
By Kit, KidPaths editor
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Looking for the best zoos & aquariums in Prague for kids? As fairy-tale European capital with cobblestone streets and castle views, Prague offers animal encounters and conservation education that families won't find anywhere else. Whether you're visiting for the first time or looking for something new, we've rated every option for age-appropriateness, stroller access, and value so you can skip the guesswork.
Timing matters at zoos — animals are most active in the morning. Check feeding schedules and keeper talks before you go. Many zoos offer behind-the-scenes encounters worth the splurge. In Prague, expect cold winters, warm summers — spring (April-June) and early fall are magical. Pro tip: Prague Castle complex is free to walk through — you only pay for interior exhibits. The Astronomical Clock show runs every hour. Rent a paddleboat on the Vltava for a break from walking. Czech food is hearty and kid-approved (dumplings, schnitzel, trdelník).
Below you'll find our curated list of zoos & aquariums in Prague, Czech Republic — each with detailed age ratings (infants through teens), cost estimates for a family of four, and the practical parent details that matter: parking, stroller access, nursing rooms, and honest reviews of what makes each spot worth your time.
Top Picks

Prague Zoo
4.8 starsConsistently ranked one of the world's best zoos, Prague Zoo has gorillas, elephants, giraffes, and a spectacular Indonesian Jungle pavilion, a full d

Childrens Zoo / Farm Zoo
4.7 starsGoats, rabbits, ponies, and farm animals that kids can actually touch and feed, this hands-on farm zoo experience is pure joy for toddlers and young c

ZOO Branik
4.6 starsA smaller Prague zoo in the Branik neighborhood where kids can observe animals in a calm, uncrowded setting.

Super Zoo - Zlicin
4.6 starsA pet and exotic animal store featuring live animals kids can observe up close, fish, reptiles, birds, and small mammals.

ZOO shop Carassius
4.4 starsA pet shop with live fish and small animals that kids can observe up close, a free and fun browse for animal lovers.

Prague Zoo
Ages: 0, 17

Childrens Zoo / Farm Zoo
Ages: 1, 10

ZOO Branik
Ages: 0, 12

Super Zoo - Zlicin
Ages: 2, 12

ZOO shop Carassius
Ages: 2, 10
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