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Pumpkin October at Zoo SedlecSeasonal event

Opening the monkey pavilion

Saturday, 10 October 2026 – Sunday, 11 October 2026 · 14:00 · Zoo Sedlec

What to expect

Our autumn programme starts with a celebration! Meet the residents of the monkey pavilion and enjoy the first pumpkin weekend at the zoo.

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Event programme

Saturday, 10 October 2026

Saturday 10 October

  1. Grand opening of the monkey pavilion. Join the opening ceremony, meet its residents and chat with the keepers.

  2. Throughout the day: animal photos, feeding talks, alpaca walks and pumpkin crafts.

  3. Launch of the birdhouse and insect hotel building competition, with valuable prizes.

  4. Trail of courage for children and parents. An evening adventure with mysterious stations, challenges and a reward for bravery. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

  5. Trail of courage for adults. A spookier version for those who dare to explore the zoo after dark.

Sunday, 11 October 2026

Sunday 11 October

  1. Meet the monkeys: keeper talks at the newly opened pavilion.

  2. Family game “On the trail of mischievous monkeys” — search for clues and solve animal riddles.

  3. Pumpkin carving, building birdhouses and insect hotels, and crafting together.

  4. Afternoon announcement of the pumpkin of the weekend and awards for selected birdhouses and insect hotels.