Zoo (Yaroslavl) - a unique object for the protection of wildlife

The tradition of keeping wild animals at home has come from ancient times, and pharaohs of Egypt and the emperors of China sought to establish their collections. However, their goal, like many modern institutions, was a desire to satisfy curiosity in learning new information, and simply the need to have pet pets.

Benefits

The Zoo (Yaroslavl) differs from other Russian organizations in the conceptual component. The fundamental factor in its construction was the awareness of the need to create conditions for animals, similar to the natural environment. Unlike the organizations of the cellular type, the landscape version of the facility allows you to feel comfortable with all pets and as much as possible meets their needs.

Zoo (Yaroslavl) provided the best conditions not only for living animals, but also for their reproduction. The area of the object, exceeding 123 hectares, allowed to build spacious aviaries and equip them with everything necessary for a full stay of pets. The quality of life of smaller brothers here is much higher than in other small-sized cell zoos, not to mention the organizations touring the country.

Missions

In addition to the main function, the preservation of the gene pool of rare and endangered animals, the staff of the Yaroslavl Zoo conduct enormous educational work aimed at developing spiritual values, aesthetic perception of the world, and raising the level of ecological literacy. The research carried out here contributed to the creation of a modern educational base for students of Russian universities. In the near future it is planned to open zoological and ecological circles, because pupils of schools and students like feeding and caring for animals, studying their biological features and psychological traits.

Yaroslavl Zoo makes a significant contribution to conservation activities. Programs are being introduced for the reproduction in captivity of black stork, osprey, serpent, peregrine, eagle and other rare animals, which will allow the restoration of natural populations in the future. The Zoo (Yaroslavl) is ready to become a home for the European mink, a desman, a lynx, a gray crane, an owl owl and other endangered fauna.

Magnificent cognitive leisure

The collective of the organization has developed and implemented in its activity a variety of cognitive programs that are popular with visitors of all ages. New deep knowledge about the behavior and needs of animals, innovative technologies for the design of exposures make visiting this islet of wildlife attractive to local residents and visitors of the city.

The living conditions of most people in large megacities deprived them of the opportunity to interact with wild animals and sometimes with domestic animals in their natural environment, which led to the fact that whole generations have a minimal idea of the amazing realm of fauna and flora. The Zoo (Yaroslavl) has become a favorite holiday destination for townspeople and tourists, where all conditions are created to escape from daily worries and to feel the pristine beauty and power of nature.

The successful location, proximity to the city center, developed transport links, the availability of a clean water reservoir and a picturesque forest park are great facilities for a regular quality rest of the whole family. And in addition - the contemplation and study of animals, the minimum and acceptable for the family budget the cost of excursions. And the main result of the visit is the delight of children and adults, the desire to come here again. Here is created a cozy, clean, with spacious aviary territory, where the animals live and are comfortable for visitors.

Animal diversity

Holidaymakers remember the communication with the birds, among them the white stork, the pheasant, the mute swan, the domestic duck. Struck with an acquaintance with the elegant flamingo, which has slender long legs, a flexible neck and a noble feather, the color of which is white or red. A distinctive feature of these graceful birds is a massive bent down beak.

Unusual for Russia representatives of the fauna became mobile and energetic ostriches: African and Emu.

The Ark's beasts are represented in a unique theriological exposition where small and medium mammals are collected that belong to different orders of marsupials, insectivores, bats, rodents, predators. There are both "foreign" mammals, indigenous inhabitants of Africa, Asia, Central and South America, Australia, and local representatives of fauna.

Although wolves are predatory and dangerous animals, these zoo residents collect a large number of spectators. It is interesting to observe the habits of the awkward brown bear. The energy charge will give communication with vigorous representatives: ponies, red deer, European deer, spotted and northern deer, antelope Cannes, Przewalski horse, zebra.

Exotic pets for the region are the camel of the two-humped, llama, Bennett kangaroos.

For many visitors acquaintance with cheetah and a zither will occur in the Yaroslavl Zoo. The pets of the children were mischievous squirrels. Here it is possible to compare and study the differences between a domestic pig, a wild boar and their congenial Vietnamese pig.

Where is this islet of nature?

Useful for those wishing to visit this marvelous place will be information about the zoo (Yaroslavl). Object address: st. Shevelyukha, 137. You can get here by bus No. 21, 25 and 121 or by route taxi No. 93 and No. 148.

To receive the detailed information it is possible on ph. (4852) 71-01-91, 71-01-96, 74-38-44. Learn about the options offered and book tours easily and conveniently by phone. (4852) 74-32-21, 71-01-07.

There is also communication via the Internet.

Have you decided to visit the zoo (Yaroslavl)? The official website of the organization will offer more complete and up-to-date information about their pets, activities, services, work schedule and cost of excursions.

When is it possible to visit it?

You are interested when it is better to come to the zoo (Yaroslavl). The schedule is very convenient for visiting, after all the organization works without days off and a break for a dinner. The main territory awaits guests from 10.00 to 21.00. Those wishing to make an amazing walk await horseback riding from 11.00 to 16.00. Employees of the demonstration and training center "Kovcheg" will conduct fascinating cognitive excursions from 10.00 to 20.30. Expositions in "Zooexotarium" are open from 10.00 to 21.00 (tickets are sold until 20.00). Visit to the "Ungulate Park" is possible from 11.00 to 20.30, (ticket offices - until 19.00).

The ticket price is available for all categories of the population. Discounts are provided.

Zoo (Yaroslavl) collected a collection of animals, which is of great educational and scientific value. And the well-being of its inhabitants depends not only on employees, but also on each visitor.