The Zoological Garden of Brno City (Brno Zoo) was founded in 1950 and it was opened to the public on 30th of August 1953. It is a contributory organization of The Statutory City of Brno - the second largest city of Czech Republic. The zoo is situated in attractive area of 65 hectares of "Mniší hora" (Monk Hill) forested slopes. In the city centre you can found The Permanent Aquarium Exhibition of freshwater and marine fauna, which also belongs to the Brno Zoo.
