Zoo "Phrygia" (Tunis, Hammamet): description, features and reviews of visitors

Even the most active admirers of beach holidays prefer to diversify it. It is always interesting to see the sights, go on an excursion, especially when tourists find themselves in an unfamiliar country.

Tunisia is increasingly attracting the attention of Russian tourists. And not only because here you can comfortably relax on the well-groomed beaches. In this country there are many interesting and unusual places for the European, where you can fully appreciate the national flavor. Today, many of our compatriots have already visited Tunisia (Hammamet). Zoo "Phrygia", as a rule, is included in the excursion program of each tour. We suggest you make a small virtual trip to this wonderful world.

Where is the park?

To imagine where the zoo "Phrygia" (Tunisia) is located, on the map below, find Hammamet - a wonderful resort town. It is located on the coast of North Africa between the Mediterranean and the Sahara Desert, not far from the country's capital (about an hour away by car). The city is famous for its ancient streets, well-kept beaches, mineral baths, first-class hotels - everything that is inherent in a popular resort.

But there is one attraction in this city that has glorified it far beyond the borders of the country. This is the zoo "Phrygia". Tunisia has many magnificent parks, reserves, zoos. But this one is special, and further you will find out why.

Zoo "Phrygia" (Tunisia): description

This theme park, covering an area of more than thirty-six hectares, is located between Sousse and Hammamet. Its territory has become a home to more than fifty species of African animals. The park was created in 2000. It is made in the national style, like many African reserves: with huge open spaces and the absence of iron cells.

Zoo "Phrygia" (Tunisia) was created in close cooperation between South African and European experts. They took part in an international program to save endangered species of animals. The park has an unusual architecture. Immediately attracted by the entrance, decorated with futuristic towers and arches, painted with bright patterns in the national style.

Zoo features

Zoo "Phrygia" (Tunisia) can hardly be called classical in the usual sense of the word for us. It does not apply to safari parks. Despite the fact that animals do not live in cages or cages and can move around the territory, their freedom is limited. For predatory inhabitants of the zoo, visitors are observed from special decks, and with peaceful herbivores you can communicate at arm's length.

Four hundred and twelve species of animals, birds and marine life live in the park all the time. Among them:

• Lions;
• Tigers;
• Cheetahs;
• Funny lemurs;
• Sea lions;
• Giraffes;
• Buffaloes;
• Guinean baboons;
• kangaroo;
• Antelopes;
• zebras;
• Fallow deer;
• Elephants;
• Turtles;
• Storks;
• Pink flamingos;
• Swans;
• Dolphins.

Great interest in tourists from Russia is caused by meerkats, because we are familiar with these animals only on special television programs. In the wild they are very fast, brisk, climbing their hind legs and stand in stalks, looking out of the grass. And in the zoo these animals are fattened, slightly lazy, thick. Most often they sit, leaning against the stones with their backs and dangling their solid bellies. All visitors try to treat them with something delicious, so they stand up only to get another hotel.

On the territory where birds live, ostriches are the main attraction. Probably not everyone has seen them close, but here they are separated by a low hedge. These are very powerful flightless birds: very tall, with incredibly strong legs. And their faces are funny, even cute.

It is difficult to describe the impressions at the sight of pink flamingos. These birds of unearthly beauty live in a zoo in a huge aviary, on the territory of which there is an artificial lake and a lot of greenery.

Predators and herbivores are kept in different territories, in excellent, close to natural conditions. This distinguishes the zoo "Phrygia" from many, including European, analogs.

Features

In the zoo, first of all, its design is impressive, then, after walking around the territory, you understand that animals here lead a completely natural way of life. This is due to the fact that they do not live in traditional cells, but in very large enclosures. Some inhabitants can be approached, patted or treated. However, for this pleasure it is necessary to pay. If you want to feed, for example, an elephant, pet an ostrich or ride a camel, you will have to part with four dollars.

Well, with such formidable predators as leopards and tigers, no one will be able to get acquainted with you closer. For this purpose, special platforms were built in the park. These cats in the park are always so nourished that most of the time they spend in a sleepy state. They show the greatest activity before the next meal.

Dolphinarium

Two zones: the zoo itself and the dolphinarium - this is how the zoo "Phrygia" in Tunisia is divided. The time of their work is the same. It depends on the season: from October 1 to March 31, you can see animals from 09:00 to 16:30; From 1 April to 30 September, the work regime is extended to 19:30.

In the dolphinarium twice a day (at 11:00 and 16:00), there are bright and memorable shows of dolphins and sea lions. Experienced tourists recommend to get on the morning performance, because in the afternoon in the ethnic restaurant during dinner you can see the fiery dances of the Zulu, accompanied by the sounds of the tom-tam.

If you do not get to the morning performance, do not worry - you can watch the life of sea lions and dolphins through the glass walls of the pool. And those who wish can swim with dolphins.

Recreation and entertainment in the park

We assure you that you will not be bored if you visit the Phrygia Zoo (Tunisia). Visitors' testimonies indicate that the management of the park pays great attention to the rest of the guests. There are many themed restaurants and cafes in the park, where you can taste traditional Tunisian dishes, as well as original European cuisine.

The administration of the park and about picnic lovers took care. For them, there are excellent observation points. In just two dinars, your children will be able to ride on camels or cute donkeys. And in the evening, do not miss an amazing show at Shaka Restaurant, which will introduce you to the world of Zulus. Zulu evenings (Zulu evening) is very popular with visitors. Zulus (true, not real) arrange totem dances, sing, play national musical instruments. The sight is fantastic!

The services

Organizers of the wonderful zoo, in which many animals comfortably live, do not forget about the convenience of their guests. They are offered the following services:

• Riding on donkeys, ponies or camels;
• Paid excursions;
• Free access to herbivores;
• Giraffe feeding (products that can be purchased from employees serving the enclosure);
• Photo, which makes the zoo employee invisible.

Phrygia Zoo (Tunisia): how to get there?

You can reach the famous park in two ways.

By taxi

It takes a little more than an hour from the city of Monastir. From Sousse - less than forty minutes. The cost of the trip is about 40 dinars (you should specify the dinar rate before purchasing the tour), which according to Tunisian standards can not be called a cheap trip (in October 2016 it is about 1100 rubles). From Hammamet by taxi, a trip is justified, because it is affordable.

On a fixed-route taxi

To use the services of this transport, you will have to look in the city for a train station for "minibuses", which here is called "loyage station". Then choose a minibus next to the direction of "Phrygia Park". He stops a little stroll, no more than five minutes.

Ticket prices

If you happen to visit this country, be sure to visit the zoo "Phrygia" (Tunisia). The price of admission tickets is low - for an adult visitor eleven dinars (about 300 rubles), and for children - six dinars (170 rubles).

The zoo has an original system of discounts. If you come by train to the park, then you just need to show a railway ticket, and you will be given a discount on the entrance.

Reviews

Tourists who have visited Tunisia always bring a lot of vivid impressions. About the wonderful park near Hammamet reviews enthusiastic. In addition to the many animals seen in the zoo, travelers note the possibility of a full rest on its territory. They are delighted with the colorful design of the territory, close communication with previously unseen animals.

Many warm words are addressed to the organizers of the sparkling performance of the Zulu. The vast majority of vacationers believe that this is a great place that diversifies your beach holiday.