Yaroslavl region and the city of Yaroslavl attract tourists not only beautiful and ancient architecture. The famous city also houses the largest zoo in Russia, not inferior in size to such famous zoological parks as London or Moscow.
The concept of the Yaroslavl Zoo
Magnificent zoo is located in the picturesque area of Zavolzhsky district of Yaroslavl not far from Smolensk boron. The opening of this institution occurred quite recently - on August 20 in 2008.
If we talk about the main idea of the zoo in Yaroslavl, it is worth pointing out that the organizers decided to immediately leave the inhuman content of animals in cages. Therefore, the concept of the institution assumes maximum comfort for the inhabitants. That is why animals in the Yaroslavl Zoo are kept in large enclosures and in conditions that are as close as possible to natural ones. This is possible due to the rather extensive territory of the institution - the zoo occupies just over 120 hectares. Thus, the menagerie in Yaroslavl is a perfect example of a landscape type zoo.
But in addition to favorable conditions for the life of pets, the zoo considers the main objectives to preserve the gene pool of wild animals, in particular endangered species, and to convey to visitors the importance of preserving the diversity of the fauna of our planet. These goals are achieved thanks to the so-called "contact" site, where the visitor is given the opportunity to get to know some animals closer. A close acquaintance is possible in the "Ark" demonstration and training center, where various representatives of fauna and flora live in the building.
Inhabitants of the Yaroslavl Zoo
It is known that on the opening day in the zoo was placed almost 300 species of animals numbering up to 1700 individuals. Among the animals of the Yaroslavl Zoo visitors can admire, first of all, representatives of wild fauna. These are bison, wolves, deer, wild boars, camels, wild boars, ponies, bears, deer, lions, moose, antelopes, Przewalski horses, squirrels, zebras, cheetahs, kangaroos. In the zoo you can see birds: flamingos, ostriches, storks, pheasants, ducks, peacocks, cranes, swans. There are also domestic animals, for example, goats, ducks and pigs.
The "Ark" presents various expositions, which, no doubt, like small lovers of nature. Among the mammals here contain ferrets, mink, martens, caresses, rabbits, mumps, chipmunks, and putoraks. The world of birds in the center is represented by parrots, a turtledove, an amadine, finch, oatmeal, tit, an azure. No less interesting is the visit to the exposition of reptiles, fish, invertebrates and plants.
Particularly curious will be the recently opened exposition - zooexotarium, that is, the imitation of an ancient city lost in the jungle. Among the ruins there are such exotic animals as Ussuri tiger, monkey, chinchilla, lory, civet, python and others.
In addition to the demonstration of animals, the Yaroslavl Zoo provides a number of additional services. If there is a desire, you can ride a pony and a donkey or in a horse-drawn phaeton or omnibus in the Ungulate Park, fish and participate in the demonstration feeding. On holidays on the territory of the zoo are held entertainment events, festivities, competitions. Thematic circles for children are created here, master classes are held. The smallest visitors are invited to take a break on the playground.
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How to get to the Yaroslavl Zoo?
It's not difficult to get into a menagerie. If you decide to get by public transport, then use the fixed-route taxi No. 148 or No. 93. You can get by bus, route number 121, 25 or 21. The address of the Yaroslavl Zoo is as follows: Yaroslavl, ul. Sheveliukha, 137.
If we talk about the mode of operation of the Yaroslavl Zoo, then visit the institution can be planned from 10 am and 8 pm every day.
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