ZOO and botanical gardens Závažná Poruba

ZOO Kontakt Liptovský Mikuláš is a place where visitors can experience direct contact with various animal species. It is located on the outskirts of Liptovský Mikuláš, right next to the popular Tatralandia aquapark, near the Liptovská Mara reservoir. The animals are happy to meet visitors 365 days a year.

The zoo is home to more than 400 animals belonging to nearly 120 species. These are individuals that cannot live in the wild and require human assistance. You will find domestic animals here such as sheep or donkeys, native Slovak wild species like ground squirrels and marmots, as well as exotic predators such as pumas and tigers. Both children and adults will be enchanted by the birds; you can spend time in an aviary with tame parrots, and the staff will demonstrate the free flight of birds of prey.

To the delight of children, the zoo also features kangaroos and monkeys, and a unique attraction is the exhibition of tame foxes, where you can see not only our native red fox, but also species like the Arctic fox. Many animals can be fed or photographed with, and touched in the presence of a guide. ZOO Kontakt likewise offers regular guided talks at individual animal enclosures.

Part of the zoo is the Butterfly Garden, which also serves as an oasis of flowers. Here you will see 3,000 exotic butterflies fluttering around. In the butterfly nursery, you can watch these beautiful insects hatch from their chrysalises or take their first flight. If you do not suffer from phobias, the terrariums with lizards and snakes will also catch your interest.

The admission price to ZOO Kontakt also includes entry to Tatrapolis, a park of metal miniatures featuring the world's most famous structures. If that is still not enough, children can enjoy a wave swinger carousel, horse and pony rides, a train ride, or a mirror maze.

If your goal is close contact with nature, ZOO Kontakt Liptovský Mikuláš will be the right place for you. If you also want to combine it with exploring the Tatry mountains, relaxing in the Tatralandia water world, or skiing in the popular resort of Jasná, stay in the Liptov region longer. The rich offer of accommodation in this region, which you can browse on our website, will surely convince you to take such a step. Not only will you find modern apartments and affordable hotels or guesthouses, but this area can also offer you many low-cost cabins or traditional wooden cottages for more demanding guests.

At Farma Východná you will experience a unique farming adventure in the embrace of magnificent Liptov nature. The highest-located organic farm in Liptov is situated in the village of the same name, Východná, in the Liptovský Mikuláš district. Visitors can become real farmers here for a brief moment and experience the hardships and joys of farm life firsthand. You will learn how many stomachs a cow has, how milk is milked, and why cows have their own hair salon.

If you succeed as aspiring farmers, you might even receive a true farm reward, delicious fresh cheese to taste. The experiential tour of Farma Východná is a beautiful way to get acquainted with life on a real Liptov farm.

After being welcomed in the farmyard area, you will be issued hygienic clothing. A trained guide will accompany you throughout the farm, from whom you will learn many interesting facts about the history of the farm, life on the farm, and the care of its animal inhabitants. The whole experience takes approximately 75 minutes.

During your visit to the local granary, you will learn all about feeding cows and learn to prepare delicious food for them. In the milking parlor, you will get acquainted with the most modern milking and milk processing processes. An unrepeatable experience will be the visit to the maternity ward, especially if you catch it immediately after the birth of a small calf. In any case, you will learn everything about the life of cows here. Afterward, you will be invited to the Hotel spokojných kráv, as they call the cowshed here. The cows are truly cared for in an exemplary manner here. They have their own hair salon and a modern robot that checks and replenishes their feed. This is followed by a visit to the nursery, where you will meet and pet newborn calves. The farm tour ends with the promised reward, the opportunity to buy the freshest cheese. You certainly won't find such cheese in stores.

Farma Východná is not just about cows and sheep. Medicinal herbs are a true treasure of this farm. They grow them at a high altitude with an alpine climate under the southern slopes of the Vysoké Tatry. After precise drying and gentle processing, they produce bio teas of unique taste and quality from them. You can buy them in the local farm shop Humno. In addition to herbal teas, you will also find the aforementioned fresh cheeses and a pleasant small tea room.

If you happen to like farming, Farma Východná has one more original experience prepared for you. A horseback ride accompanied by an instructor. If you are an experienced rider, you can ride undisturbed through the magnificent Sub-Tatras nature and enjoy views of the Liptovská kotlina. From the saddle, the Vysoké Tatry, Nízke Tatry, Západné Tatry, and Chočské vrchy will look like they are in the palm of your hand. Never sat on a horse before? Do not despair. At Farma Východná, shorter trips accompanied by an instructor are also prepared for absolute non-riders. Horseback riding is suitable for families with children as well as groups of friends. Or would you rather enjoy a romantic ride for two with your significant other? At Farma Východná, they will prepare an experience according to your ideas.

A visit to Farma Východná is one of those experiences you will want to repeat. Therefore, the next time you visit Liptov, be sure to include this unique place, where people live and work in harmony with virgin nature, in your holiday schedule. On your trip from Liptovský Mikuláš to Východná, you can visit the picturesque Hrad Liptovský Hrádok or take a walk in the Hrádocké arboreto. If you visit Východná on the first weekend of July, definitely do not miss the Folklórny festival Východná, which has been held here annually since 1953. And when you want to treat yourself to undisturbed rest after days full of experiences, you will certainly appreciate the accommodation options near Farma Východná. Accommodation Východná includes extensive private accommodation options as well as stylish cottages and chalets. If you decide on accommodation in Liptovský Mikuláš and its surroundings, you will certainly appreciate the excellent starting position for local attractions and trip destinations.