October 31 – November 1
Lights, wishes and a farewell to the season
The final weekend of this season is a time for shared experiences, thanks and good wishes.
31Saturday 31 October — Halloween and lantern parade
All-day Halloween programme, pumpkin carving and photos in costume.
Last day to enter birdhouses and insect hotels in the grand final of the competition.
Creative workshop: decorate your own lantern.
Afternoon costume parade and competitions for children.
- 17:30
Lantern parade through the zoo. Bring a lantern with an LED light and help us light up the autumn zoo.
An evening gathering by the bistro and glowing pumpkins.
1Sunday 1 November — a remembrance farewell and wishing boats
The season’s final animal encounters, feeding talks and alpaca walks.
“My wishing boat” creative workshop.
- 15:00
Grand final of the competition for the best birdhouses and insect hotels. Announcement of the winners and presentation of valuable prizes.
- 16:30
Remembrance and thanks to the zoo’s founder, MUDr. Igor Šimek, at his memorial stone.
- 17:15
Wishing boats for a good cause. Float illuminated boats together on a designated area of water. We will announce the cause and how to take part before the event.
Official close of the 2026 season and thanks to visitors, staff and all supporters of Zoo Sedlec.