Natural scientist Miroslav Bobek to head the Prague Zoo

The Prague City Council has appointed natural scientist Miroslav Bobek to head the Prague Zoo. Mr Bobek is currently the editor-in-chief of Czech Radio’s sciences-oriented station Leonardo. As of January 1, 2010, Mr Bobek will be taking up the position from the institution’s director of 12 years, Petr Fejk, who brought the position of Prague Zoo director to the forefront of popular attention, and is now running the Bohemian National Hall in New York City.