Ostrata: Wooden ZOO, History and Hilly Landscape

Ostrata lies in gently hilly terrain at the foot of the Hostýnské and Vizovické Hills. A stream flows through Ostrata that was already mentioned in 1261. Ostrata is also part of cycling routes that lead from Zlín via Ostrata to other areas of the region. Those who want to structure their days around different themes and forms of activity will find landscape, exercise and local history here as distinct focal points.

Landscape and History

The first written mention of Ostrata dates from 1391. Historically, Ostrata belonged to the Lukov estate of the Lords of Šternberk and remained part of this domain until the end of feudalism. Among Ostrata’s historic monuments is a stone cross created in 1837. The war memorial in Ostrata’s local park has been repaired and restored.

The municipal seal of Ostrata dates from the late 18th century; Ostrata’s original seal was still in use in 1820. Below Ostrata, in the direction of Hvozdná, there is a terrazzo cross or wayside shrine.

Culture

The First Wooden ZOO in the RH-Area Ostrata consists mainly of chainsaw carvings made from wood from almost all tree species. Its collection was opened to the public in 2015 in a garden of approximately one hectare in the RH-Area. Larger dinosaurs were added to the Dinoland of the First Wooden ZOO in Ostrata as part of an update for 2026. An exhibition of toy cars was also prepared for the First Wooden ZOO in Ostrata.

The First Wooden ZOO in Ostrata includes a Pohádkoland alley with figures of a Minion, Křemílek, Bart Simpson and SpongeBob. The RH-Area Ostrata has a small clock museum with individual admission. At the First Wooden ZOO in Ostrata, children can pet, touch and photograph the labelled wooden animal figures. The First Wooden ZOO in Ostrata offers two places to sit and have a snack.

Excursions

The windmill near Štípa is protected as a cultural and technical monument of the Czech Republic. Vodní nádrž Ostrata is a private fishing area between Hvozdná and Slušovice; its banks are well maintained and covered with grass. Biofarm Juré is open to the public and sells organic products, including dried fruit as well as various fruit spreads and jams. It can be reached from Ostrata on foot or by bicycle and has a large children’s playground.

For planning purposes, the attractions can be organised by theme and form of activity; the differences between history, exercise, crafted wooden figures, water and regional produce remain clear. The formats also vary: individual local landmarks, an area with several stations and independent excursion destinations can be considered separately.

When comparing holiday apartments in Ostrata, you can place the travel dates, room category and cancellation conditions side by side on the respective offer pages. This information can be considered separately from the local attractions: the decision can begin with the desired cultural, landscape or excursion focuses and then incorporate the specific accommodation.

Other Places

More local pages: Kelníky, Jasenná, Vizovice, Hostišová, Nedašov, Lutonina, Slopné and Lukoveček.

To the higher-level travel overview: Zlín District.