The Hunedoara Zoo was built in 1972 and is located on Pădurii Street, at the border of the protected area "Chizid Forest." Here, 21 species of animals can be admired, totaling 129 individuals.
More specifically, on either side of the winding paths within the zoo grounds, there are specimens of Carpathian brown bears, lions, tigers, black goats, baboons, pheasants, peacocks, roe deer, including ponies and crows.
Hunedoara Zoo: 21 species, more than 129 individuals.
The space where Hunedoara Zoo is located is generous, with a total area of 29,000 square meters, out of which nearly 600 square meters are dedicated to enclosures and aviaries where the animals reside.
The zoo was first established on May 10, 1972, near the Chizid Forest in the city of Hunedoara.
Visitors can admire a total of 21 species of animals, amounting to over 129 individuals, in this zoo. These species include Carpathian brown bear, lion, tiger, donkey, domestic chicken, pigeons, aquatic turtle, domestic rabbits, guinea pigs, crow, pony, baboon, roe deer, domestic duck, common pheasants, golden pheasants, peacocks, European bison, llamas, baboons, and black goats.
"The stars" and veterans of the zoo
The "star" at the Hunedoara Zoo is the baboon cub born in 2021 in captivity, the result of the love between the Hunedoara baboon named Gusti and Maia, who was brought here from Târgu Mureș. After a survey conducted by the zoo representatives, the people of Hunedoara decided to "name" the mantled guenon cub Mambo. However, Mambo is not alone with his parents. He also has a sister named Ina Baboon, born in 2019.
Not to be outdone, there are also two spectacular specimens of lion and tiger at the zoo, observing every move visitors make with their piercing gaze. They are imposing animals, no matter how adorable they may appear at first glance. The birds here delight tourists with their beautiful colors and the playful interactions they have with each other.
When it comes to the "veterans" of the zoo, the first place is occupied by a 30-year-old Carpathian brown bear. In the wild, such an individual typically lives for about three decades, but in captivity, these enormous animals can live up to 50 years.
Another place on the podium of the "veterans" is occupied by Gusti, the baboon, who is an impressive 20 years old. In captivity, baboons can live up to 45 years, while their life expectancy in the wild is around 30 years.
Therefore, the people of Hunedoara and tourists from all corners of the country and the world, who come to the land of Iancu de Hunedoara, still have the chance to admire these unique specimens in the county for many years to come at the Hunedoara Zoo, in all their splendor.
The regular operating hours of the Hunedoara Zoo (November-Mars) are as follows:
Monday: closed
Tuesday-Sunday: 10:00 – 19:00, last entry is at 18:30
Program de iarnă grădina zoologică din Hunedoara (noiembrie-martie):
Monday: closed
Tuesday-Sunday: 10:00 – 17:00, last entry is at 16:30
Prices
5 lei -elevi/studenți
7 lei – pensionari
10 lei – adulți
3 lei/persoană pentru grup de elevi, studenți mai mare de 30 persoane
5 lei/persoană pentru grup pensionari mai mare de 30 persoane
7 lei/persoană pentru grup adulți mai mare de 30 persoane
More info on www.primariahunedoara.ro
Sursa foto: Călin Corpaciu / Primăria Hunedoara
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