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Giraffe Pavilion Renovation: The Liberec Zoo is undergoing a major renovation of its giraffe pavilion, originally built in 1986 and currently in disrepair. New Features: The new enclosure will be larger and include “off-road elements.” It will also incorporate aquarium and terrarium exhibits featuring animals from Eastern Africa,and a design simulating a transition from a dark,underground surroundings to a bright African day.
Contract Awarded: A contractor was selected from five candidates based on the most advantageous offer.
Regional Ownership: The Liberec Region took over the Botanical and Zoo from the city of Liberec in 2022.
Investment & Advancement: The region is investing considerably in the zoo, addressing a 20-year period of limited investment by the city. Alongside the giraffe pavilion, they are also reconstructing the Municipal Cultural Center in People’s Park.
Governor’s Statement: Governor Martin Půta emphasized the importance of the zoo as a tourist center and highlighted the poor condition it was in when the region took ownership.