With an area of 292 hectares, Kosice Zoo is the largest zoo in Slovakia and the third largest in Europe, although visitors are only allowed in about a third of this area, and the zoo hosts about 210,000 visitors each year to see about 150 species of animals (which they can also adopt), pony rides, and enjoy many activities suitable for both children and adults, and special programs such as “Halloween at the Zoo”, “Christmas Zoo” and “Night at the Zoo”.