Spring has arrived, bringing longer days and warmer weather — the perfect time to head outdoors with your children.

If you’re looking for nature-filled trips that are both educational and fun, Prague offers plenty of alternatives to the traditional zoo. From farmyards to forest trails, many of these spots are easily accessible by public transport and are either free or require only a symbolic entry fee.

Here are some of the best animal-friendly destinations in and around the city that will charm young explorers and offer parents a peaceful stroll in nature.

Toulcův Dvůr – Rustic Farm Experience in Hostivař

Set in a historic Baroque-Gothic farmhouse in Prague’s Hostivař district, Toulcův Dvůr is home to lambs, rabbits, chickens, goats, pigs, ponies and cows. Spring is especially lively here, as newborn animals add to the Easter spirit. Entry costs just 20 CZK for children. Take bus 177 and get off at Toulcův Dvůr.

Wild Garden Hostivař – Deer and Waterfowl by the Dam

Close to Toulcův Dvůr and tucked into the western edge of Hostivař Forest Park, the Divoká Zahrada (Wild Garden) lets visitors see lesser-known species of ducks, geese, mouflons and fallow deer. Take bus 181 or 182 to the K Obecním hájovnám stop and walk to the end of the street.

Milíčov Zoo Park – Forest Animals Up Close

On the edge of Milíčov Forest, this small zoo park features horses, goats, and sheep. Children enter free, while adult tickets cost 50 CZK. Bus 203 takes you to the Milíčov stop, or you can walk from Háje metro station.

Kunratice Zoo Corner – Forest Encounters in Prague 4

In the heart of Kunratice Forest (Krčský les), families will find a small animal enclosure with fallow deer. There’s also a nearby playground, a historic gamekeeper’s lodge, and the U krále Václava IV restaurant. Look out for the unusual mousetrap-shaped moorings on the grounds of the nearby Thomayer Hospital. Buses 193 and 203 stop at Zelené domky nad IKEM, or you can follow the green hiking trail.

Kamýk Zoo Corner – Goats in a Quiet Setting

In the Kamýk Forest between Prague 4 and 12, a modest animal corner near a forest playground houses Cameroon and Walliser goats. Reach it by taking bus 189 or 197 to Lhotecký les or Cílkova, then follow the green tourist trail.

Mini-Zoo Chuchle – A Refuge for Injured Wildlife

Tucked in Chuchelský háj, near a former gamekeeper’s lodge, this forest zoo is part of a rescue station for animals that can’t return to the wild. About 30 species live here, including deer, wild boars, foxes, lynxes, and raccoons. It’s a longer journey, but worth it. Take buses 129, 172, 241 or 244 to Malá Chuchle, then walk past the Church of the Nativity of the Virgin Mary. A more stroller-friendly route starts from Nový Slivenec, accessible by buses 120 or 130.

Klánovice Forest – A Learning Trail for Young Nature Lovers

In Klánovice Forest, a nature trail introduces children to 30 native animals. Along the path, information panels offer facts and audio clips of animal sounds. The easiest access is via train to Klánovice Station, right on the forest’s edge.

Dívčí Hrady – Meet the Last Wild Horses

One of Prague’s most extraordinary animal encounters awaits at Dívčí Hrady, where Przewalski’s horses — the last truly wild horse species — roam free. Reintroduced by Prague Zoo, they now graze above the Prokopské Valley. Take bus 153 to Nad Dívčími hrady, or walk from Radlická metro station past the Radlický Cemetery.

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