In Russia there is a huge number of zoos. Almost every city in the country, even a small one, has its own “living corner”. We want to bring to the attention of readers the largest zoos in Russia, which impress not only with the huge occupied territory, but also with the number of living individuals. Most of the significant Russian zoological complexes include in their collection a great variety of rare specimens that are on the verge of extinction, but thanks to such zoos there is hope for their salvation and procreation.
10. Rostov Zoo
Rostov Zoo It is considered one of the largest. He is actively involved in the conservation of animal species that are on the verge of extinction. The huge park area is a favorite vacation spot not only for local residents, but also guests of the city. The foundation of the zoo happened almost a century ago, thanks to the students and teachers of one of the local schools. The first exotic animals, such as elephant, tiger, cougar, etc. appeared here in the 30s of the last century. Currently, the "house for our smaller brothers" has about five thousand animals, which belong to 400 species. Moreover, the collection contains more than 100 rare species that are on the verge of extinction.
9. Seaside Safari Park in Vladivostok
Seaside Safari Park in Vladivostok It is a complex located in a forest zone with a total area of eight hectares. Its highlight is the ability of visitors to observe the daily life of animals in natural conditions. The whole territory is divided into several thematic zones. There are both wild and tame animals, which are happy to go out to visitors on their own. The complex regularly receives wounded animals for their rehabilitation and further return to wildlife. This park is also famous for the fact that it gained fame throughout Russia because of the unusual friendship that developed between animals: the goat Timur and the tiger Amur.
8. Safari park in Gelendzhik
Gelendzhik Safari Park allows you to be in the wild without any barriers to communication with animals. On its territory dozens of predatory animals, as well as peaceful animals live. Here you can visit the so-called Bear Cave, as well as get to know its inhabitants better. Safari Park is also a rehabilitation center for animals. This place is a real paradise for animals, which is very popular with both locals and visitors of Gelendzhik.
7. Kaliningrad Zoo
Kaliningrad Zoo It belongs to the oldest zoological complexes in Russia, which is also one of the largest. Its foundation took place at the end of the 19th century. On a total occupied area of more than 16 hectares, more than 300 species of animals live, the total number of which is approximately 4000 exhibits. In addition to the animals, very rare plants grow on the territory of the complex, which are also local pride. Of the animals living here, 54 species are listed in the Red Book, as they are threatened with extinction. Birds, mammals, reptiles, amphibians, fish - this is all one friendly family living in the complex.
6. Swarm Creek
"Roy Creek" in Krasnoyarsk - a very large and popular Russian park. According to the zoological collection, this complex is not much inferior even to the Moscow Zoo. Its foundation took place in the middle of the last century, almost immediately after the Great Patriotic War. It was a small “living corner”, which took on a large scale in the late 20th century. The collection of the complex is regularly updated with rare species of animals. Here about 7000 creatures belonging to 728 species found shelter. On the territory of the "Roya Brook" is also located the largest water area, covering an area of 4 thousand square meters, which is divided into several thematic zones.
5. Limpopo
Limpopo in Nizhny Novgorod is the first private zoo in Russia. Its foundation took place in 2003 by the deputy of the City Duma Vladimir Gerasichkin. The total area occupied by the complex exceeds 7 hectares, where they found shelter for about one and a half thousand individuals belonging to 230 species. The Limpopo collection is regularly replenished with personal funds of the zoo, as well as local patrons. Many species of animals were presented as a gift to the complex.
4. Yaroslavl Zoo
Yaroslavl Zoo was opened for the millennium of Yaroslavl in 2008. It is the largest zoological complex in Russia. It covers an area of more than 100 hectares, which is home to about 2,000 individuals belonging to 250 species. On the territory of the zoo there is a contact area where everyone can get to know their inhabitants better and make friends.
3. The State Zoological Park of Udmurtia in Izhevsk
State Zoological Park of Udmurtia in Izhevsk opens the top three largest zoological complexes in Russia. Its foundation took place in 2008. Animals living here are in conditions as close to natural as possible. During the construction of the zoo, it was decided to replace the grilles with obstacles to create security, such as ditches, ponds and electric fence. Thanks to this, visitors can freely observe the wild life of animals. In 2014, filming with Drozdov was held on the territory of the complex for the program “The Best Zoos of the World”.
2. Moscow Zoo
Moscow Zoo It belongs to the oldest Russian zoos, founded in the distant 19864. Currently, it is the largest zoological complex in the country. It has more than 1100 species of animals, and the total number of individuals has long exceeded 5 thousand. The complex is among the ten most visited zoos in the world. He also owns a zoo nursery with a total area of 200 hectares, where the formation of breeding pairs and groups of rare animals takes place. Of the 160 species that live in the zoo, 78 are included in the Red Book.
1. Novosibirsk Zoo
Novosibirsk Zoo rightfully occupies the first line of the rating of the largest zoological complexes in Russia. The total area occupied by it is 63 hectares. Its “pupils” are 11 thousand individuals belonging to 756 species. Of these, half of the species is listed in the International Red Book. The foundation of the zoo occurred in the 30s of the last century. Then a small “living area” was formed. Over the years, the collection has grown and multiplied, becoming the richest in the country. The Novosibirsk Zoo is also famous for the fact that it was here that an unusual hybrid was eaten - a liger that is not found in nature. It is the result of a cross between a male lion and a female tiger.