Zoologická zahrada Tábor

What Zoologická zahrada Tábor does

Zoologická zahrada Tábor (ZOO Tábor) is a privately operated zoological park located in Větrovy near the city of Tábor in the South Bohemian Region of the Czech Republic. The park houses more than 500 animals and operates across three integrated functions: a public-facing visitor attraction, a conservation and rescue facility, and a genetics research platform. The institution is constituted as a private joint-stock company (akciová společnost), reopened in June 2015, and is led by director RNDr. Evžen Korec.

The business model is primarily consumer-facing and multi-stream. Day-to-day revenue is generated through daily admission (with family tickets priced at 530 CZK), an animal adoption program, on-site food and beverage, book and merchandise sales, and structured school and educational programs. On top of this base, the zoo operates a CITES-authorized Rescue Centre established in 2024 for the intake and rehabilitation of confiscated endangered species, and pursues genetics research in collaboration with the Institute of Molecular Genetics of the Czech Academy of Sciences focused on dog longevity. The zoo also participates in the ZaZubra.cz European bison reintroduction program alongside other Czech partners.

Supporting revenue and reputation mechanisms include corporate sponsorship (with EKOSPOL cited as a general partner), published research outputs including a book on dog longevity co-authored with research partners, and a milestone achievement associated with the first cloned dog in Central Europe. The zoo maintains mobile applications on iOS and Android as a digital channel alongside the physical site. Operational scale is regional, with 11 to 50 employees by stated count.

Name

Zoologická zahrada Tábor

Legal name

Zoologická zahrada Tábor, a.s.

Website

https://zootabor.eu

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Zoologická zahrada Tábor is a privately-operated Czech regional zoo housing 500+ animals, combining visitor admissions, a CITES rescue centre, and genetic research on dog longevity with European bison reintroduction.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Zoological Garden and Wildlife Conservation Services

NAICS

Zoos and Botanical Gardens (71213)

akta.pro primary industry

Zoo & Aquarium Parks (Ticketed Wildlife Attractions) (THAJAEAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Zoos, Aquariums & Botanical Gardens (Educational Collections) (THAJADAL), Wildlife Rescue, Rehabilitation & Release (BPAGAIAC), Zoonotic & One Health Surveillance (HLAJABAF)

Keywords

• Zoological garden management
• Endangered species conservation
• Animal adoption programs
• Zoo educational programs
• Wildlife conservation research

Headquarters

HQ city

Tabor

HQ country

Czechia

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Ticket Sales: Admission fees charged to visitors, with different pricing for adults (195 Kč), children aged 3-15 (110 Kč), families (530 Kč), and free entry for children under 3, disabled visitors, and wheelchair users. Seasonal pricing varies between summer (April-October) and winter (November-March) periods.
2. Adoption and Sponsorship Programs: Visitors and supporters can adopt or sponsor animals through the e-shop, providing financial support for animal care, habitat improvements, and quality feed
3. E-commerce: Online shop selling books about animal care, dog longevity, and responsible breeding, plus merchandise
4. Experiential Programs: Premium experiences including overnight stays in zoo, keeper-for-a-day programs, and commented feeding sessions
5. Restaurant Services: On-site restaurant operating within the zoo premises

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Zoologická zahrada Tábor operates a zoological garden in Větrovec near Tábor, Czech Republic, housing nearly 500 animals across approximately 80 species (half endangered). The zoo offers paid day admission with seasonal pricing, animal adoption and sponsorship donation programs, premium experiential programs (overnight stays, keeper-for-a-day, commented feedings), school educational programs, on-site restaurant services, and an e-commerce shop selling books and merchandise. Distinct offerings include a CITES Rescue Center for cold-climate carnivores (since 2024), the ZaZubra.cz European bison reintroduction project, and a dog longevity research collaboration with the Institute of Molecular Genetics of the Czech Academy of Sciences.

Product overview

ZOO Tábor is a zoological garden offering visitor admission services, animal conservation programs, and educational experiences. Its product portfolio includes paid entry tickets with seasonal pricing, animal adoption and sponsorship programs enabling financial support for specific animals, experiential programs (overnight stays, caretaker experiences, guided feedings), and published educational books on dog breeding and longevity. The zoo also operates an on-site restaurant and runs ZaZubra.cz, a dedicated conservation project for European bison reintroduction. Educational programs for schools complement the visitor offering. The zoo has conducted notable research on dog longevity genetics in collaboration with the Institute of Molecular Genetics, Czech Academy of Sciences.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ZaZubra.cz: A dedicated project website for the reintroduction of the European bison (zubr) back into nature, launched by ZOO Tábor to support this conservation activity.

Products and services

• ZOO Tábor Admission Tickets (Vstupenky a vstupné)
• Animal Adoption Program (Adopce zvířat)
• Animal Sponsorship Program (Sponzoring zvířat)
• Experiential Programs (Zážitkové programy)
• Educational Programs for Schools (Vzdělávací programy pro školy)
• On-site Restaurant (Restaurace v ZOO)
• Book: Jak chráníme ohrožené druhy (How We Protect Endangered Species)
• Book: Chov psů (Dog Breeding)
• Book: Jak prodloužit život vašeho psa (How to Extend Your Dog's Life)
• ZaZubra.cz – European Bison Reintroduction Project

Quantifiable outcome

• Nearly 500 animals from 80 species, with 50% classified as endangered
• +2 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.

• Ústav molekulární genetiky Akademie věd ČRcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerResearch collaboration on dog longevity genetics. Joint project has achieved breakthrough success in identifying genes related to dog lifespan, resulting in creation of first long-lived dog breeding lines (Kavalír King Charles spaniels). Director RNDr. Evžen Korec leads the research team.
• EKOSPOLmajorOthersGeneral sponsor (Generální sponzor) of ZOO Tábor. EKOSPOL is a real estate developer offering new apartments in Prague.
• ZaZubra.czcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDedicated project website for European bison (wisent) reintroduction into European nature. Project coordinates bison conservation efforts, tracks reintroduced animals, and recruits volunteers and donors for the conservation program.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Chester Zoo: UK-based zoological charity renowned for conservation breeding and field programs worldwide. Comparable as a conservation-led zoo with active breeding programs, education offerings, and member/sponsor-style recurring revenue streams — a relevant model peer rather than a direct competitor.
• Pairi Daiza: Large Belgian zoo and botanical garden operating immersive themed worlds and significant conservation programs. Comparable as a premium European ticketed wildlife attraction with conservation branding, though at materially larger scale and broader geographic reach.
• Berlin Zoological Garden: Germany's oldest and largest zoo with extensive conservation programs and one of the world's most diverse animal collections. Comparable as a broad incumbent zoo operator with conservation, education, and visitor revenue streams at significantly greater scale.
• Leipzig Zoo: Major German zoo known for its Pongoland primate center and large conservation breeding programs. Comparable as a research-active European zoo with strong EEP participation and a ticketed experience model; larger and broader in scope.
• Tierpark Schönbrunn / Vienna Zoo: One of the world's oldest zoos, located in Vienna with strong conservation and research credentials. Comparable as a Central European zoo operating EEPs and conservation programs at much larger scale, but does not directly compete for Czech visitors.
• Prague Zoo (Zoologická zahrada hl. m. Prahy): Czech Republic's flagship zoo in Prague and a globally recognized institution. Directly comparable as a Czech zoological garden operating conservation/EEP programs and visitor attractions; substantially larger in collection size, brand, and visitor traffic, making it the dominant incumbent peer in the same market.

Direct peers

• Zoo Plzeň: West Bohemian zoological garden with similar collection size and visitor-driven business model. Comparable regional Czech zoo competing for the same domestic visitor base and conservation program placements.
• Zoo Liberec: Another mid-sized Czech zoological garden with conservation breeding programs and a ticketed visitor attraction model. Directly comparable in operating geography (Czech Republic), scale, and product mix (admissions, education, experiences).
• Zoo Dvůr Králové: Czech zoological park focused on African fauna and large conservation programs. Closely comparable as a fellow Czech zoo of similar scale with active EEP participation, ticket-based visitor model, and similar revenue streams (admissions, adoptions, experiences).
• Zoo Brno: Czech zoological garden operating under similar municipal/private hybrid structures with EEP participation and educational programming. Comparable as a regional Czech zoo competitor for both visitors and conservation partnerships.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCZ4vXQ9nKY4eDdAq3kNr4Xw
• Facebookfacebook.com/zootaboreu

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

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