Bratislava Zoo, Bratislava

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In Bratislava, there's a ZOO. It costs only 60SK and it's really fun! :) It's a pretty big ZOO, and for some animals you have to walk hills up (or you can let you drive in a safari jeep for money). I believe it had about 1200 animals of about 170 different sorts. There also is a dinopark, with statues of dino's that make noises, and a short film you can watch with 3D glasses B)

An inconspicuous entrance abutting a highway (that is so Bratislava!) through which a fantastic world of communing with beasts awaits. The animals all seem to have spent the early morning sipping cough syrup, then dispersed to their respective cages to gaze through lidded eyes at gaping humans. Proximity to the creatures is much greater than at most other zoos, which in some cases can be unsettling but in general makes things more interesting. There is nothing quite like witnessing suffering up close. Sneezing baby goats have apparently been set loose to roam around pedestrian walkways and be chased by excitable children. Admission: 30Sk, reduced 15Sk, taking photos 5Sk, filming with video camera 10Sk.