The Olomouc Zoo (only Czech language available) launched its history in 1956. On an area of 42.5 ha, it breeds 1,861 animals of 354 species. It is located in the north-eastern part of Olomouc city, Svatý Kopeček, a well-known district for a solemn basilica, Svatý Kopeček.
It's quite convenient to get there by public transportation. From the Olomouc main station, it takes 18 min by bus 11 running approx. every 15 min or so. No worries about getting lost because the closest bus stop is named, Svatý Kopeček, ZOO. It takes nearly the same time (~ 20 min) from the bus stop to the zoo entrance on a walk.
Prior to visiting the zoo, all I knew was the zoo is recognized as having wolves. Despite the drawback of the presence of thick and filthy glass windows (full of fingerprints and scratches) causing miserable reflections and the lattice patterned fence hindering camera lenses from getting, I admit shooting various animals, bugs, and aquatic organisms was enjoyable.
This time, monkeys in the zoo are introduced.
The "Golden time" to shoot animals is lunchtime whereas the worst time is after lunchtime= nap time, especially for cat species. You will know what I meant in the following entries.
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White headed marmoset
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Black and white ruffed lemur
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To be continued.
