Ecofarm and Children's Zoo

Everybody has a chance to get closer to the reach of many traditional and non-traditional farm animals and learn about their lifestyle and their needs on an organic farm at the komplex at Stein Hotel.

You can see close-up:

  • Highland cattle  - as Adults, and calves
  • Cameroon goats
  • Cameroon sheep
  • African ostriches
  • Emu Australian
  • Tame llamas
  • pony and minishetland pony
  • horse and foal
  • minidonkey Barbie
  • rabbits
  • guinea pig
  • Dogs
  • Cats

New additions to our Ecofarm

Donkey Lamb Redhair cow Black heifer
Donkey Lamb Arnošt aka Dudlík Redhair cow - Ariel Black heifer - Melody
baby pony
Bride and groom, we could have a baby pony soon!

Skot krávy Býk Kráva
New additions – Nancy and Peggy Nancy Peggy

Highland cattle

Origin of Highland cattle breeds - Highland cattle, goes back to the times of the Celts in the northwest highlands of Scotland. Thanks to the conservatism of the local  breeders there was no influence by modern methods, the so-called breeding and crossing, and it  retained its natural, therefore, the characteristics and instincts. It can be regarded as a kind of cattle genetic reserve.
Highland cattle - a breed of small sturdy frame with a compact body. Possesses a long, protruding horns on a short bushy head. Typical is a long thick hair,
and even the head. Hair overlap eyes e better protectes against flies.
Animals know how to use the horns as a tool for scratching posts, which they would not otherwise reach. Tehy don´t use as a weapon is generall, but are aware of its advantages, so they are calmer breed.
There are several shades of color, this breed is the most common red (red), followed by brindle (striped reddish), but also black and blond (light), and rarely dun (gray-beige), and exceptionally white.
Highland cattle breed is totally undemanding, suitable even for tough mountain conditions. It suffice modest feast. Perennial freedom of movement in nature, to which the animals are given to the rearing method used for centuries, positively affects their health and hardiness.

Cameroon goat

It is the smallest breed of domestic goat originating from the western coast of Africa. In adulthood it reaches a height of only 30-40 cm. It's easy  breeded meat that is able to survive in areas with very poor vegetation.

Cameroon sheep

This small and unpretentious breed of sheep is kept mainly in West Africa for economic reasons. For his modesty it is spread all over the world. It does not have wooll like other sheep, and therefore may not be cut.

African Ostrich

The ostrich is the largest bird, and it is not a problem to recognize. It has a sturdy body, black with white feathered wings end. Carries a small head and long bare neck. Bare feet are also strong (it is a relentless runner - the run up to 70 mph an hour). Legs are ended with only two fingers, with the internal digger than the other one.

Australian Emu

It is a kind of ostrich, the second largest unflying bird of the world and  largest and original bird of Australia. It weighs 20-55 kg, measuring 150-190 cm.

Lama tame

It is a robust, high animal reaching a height of 110-150 cm and weighing 130-155 kg. Lama tame belongs among domesticated species. Lama is a typical animal of South America, where it is bred for meat, fur and used for purposes of transportation of various materials. It is characterized by high resistance to harsh conditions and perseverance in carrying payloads of up to 40 kg.

Shetland pony

Comes from the Shetland Islands of Scotland. It is very strong compared to its stature- it's one