2025-10-07 –, Belvedere II/ Community, Contribution & the Future
The polar bear is an iconic species at Brno Zoo. It is the only zoo in Europe to have successfully raised five cubs through natural breeding. Building on this success, the zoo aims to continue contributing to the global conservation program for these ambassadors of critically endangered species. To ensure that polar bears can survive in the wild, it is essential—among other measures—to maintain a strong and genetically diverse population in zoological institutions. You can help, too.
Zoos worldwide are evolving into institutions focused on conservation and education, placing strong emphasis on biodiversity—its meaning, its protection, and the role zoos can play. As species loss accelerates due to human activity and climate change, zoos have a unique opportunity to explain complex issues like biodiversity and sustainability in accessible ways. By partnering with the corporate sector, zoos can lead by example—fostering connection with nature, raising awareness of environmental threats, and inspiring action.
Radana Dungelova studied American literature but did not pursue a career in the field. She spent seven years at the Partnership Foundation, and before becoming Director of the Brno Zoo last September, she spent four years in a leadership role at the city’s Department of International Cooperation. She has long been personally engaged in raising awareness about issues related to animals living in their natural habitats and the protection of ecosystems.