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Lion Shot Dead By Police After Escape From Private Zoo Near Prague

Summary by Brno Daily
A lion escaped from its cage in a private zoo in the village of Zvole near Prague on Saturday night. After injuring its keeper, it was shot dead by police officers, who are now investigating the circumstances of the case, said Central Bohemian police spokeswoman Vlasta Suchankova, speaking to CTK. The zoo in Zvole has been operating for three years without a proper permit, according to Petr Vorlicek, spokesperson for the State Veterinary Adminis…
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Prague - The incident in the Zoo in Zvolen near Prague, where a lion escaped from its cage on Saturday and was shot by the police, pointed to loopholes in the breeding of dangerous animals that allow the law to be circumvented. It also drew attention to insufficiently controlled and enforced legislation. In response to a question from ČTK, the Svoboda zvířat association stated this. The Ministry of Agriculture is inclined to believe that it was …

The Regional Veterinary Administration, together with the police, are planning to inspect the zoo in Zvolen near Prague in the coming days due to an incident in which a lion escaped and the police had to shoot it. The police are investigating whether it was a crime of public danger due to negligence. In that case, the owner would face a sentence of up to two years in prison or a ban on activities. The private area does not have a permit. Accordi…

Nine years ago, the authorities ordered its demolition, but the zoo in Zvolen operated without any problems. Until Saturday, when a lion escaped from here. It revealed the "missing lever" of the authorities against problematic lion breeders. But that should change soon.

The zoo in Zvolen near Prague, where a lion escaped over the weekend, faces an uncertain future. Saturday's incident reminded us that the facility is not operating legally. It lacks key permits from veterinarians and the building authority. Animals have also escaped from the facility in the past.

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Brno Daily broke the news in on Monday, August 11, 2025.
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