Stary Oskol Zoo is a natural museum. It is loved not only by children, but also by adults. Here you can feed the animals, take a pony ride, visit the Glade of Fairy Tales and visit the wooden figurines of animals.
The history of the Stary Oskol Zoo begins in 2008. It is located in the city of Stary Oskol near the river in a picturesque area. The area of the zoo covers about nine hectares. But to this day, new enclosures for animals and birds appear.
Inhabitants
In the premises of the Stary Oskol Zoo, you can see representatives of cats - lynxes, tigers, lions, leopards. White and Himalayan bears hide in makeshift dens, deer, camels, yaks, bison graze in open enclosures. An Indian elephant walks in the shade of huge trees. Pelicans and storks feed near the water. Peacocks show their beauty, pheasants fly from the feeder to the branch. Chimpanzees calmly move around their territory, ostriches dance on their strong legs. About ninety species of different animals and birds can be seen here. There are more than six species of pheasants alone.
Whatdo employees at the zoo?
The Zoo cooperates with many world famous menageries. It is a member of the Eurasian Regional Association of Zoos and Aquariums, which includes the world's leading zoos.
Good conditions for keeping birds and animals are created thanks to the efforts of employees. Provides not only the comfort of living pets, but also their reproduction. Employees monitor the creation of couples and families. To date, offspring have been obtained from deer, lynxes, lions, cougars, from many birds.
What is there on the territory?
Before you go to the zoo, you can take a virtual tour of it in order to get acquainted with what is there. On the territory of the Stary Oskol Zoo there is a souvenir shop at the entrance, there is also a cash desk and sale of food for feeding animals and birds, a cafe and a toilet. There is also a terrarium. To the right of the entrance along the path you can walk to the apiary, here is an aviary with artiodactyls and ponds with waterfowl. From the entrance you can walk along the central path to the territory where large animals graze: elephants, bison, horses. There is a bridge over the river here. The bulk of the enclosures with animals and birds is located to the left of the entrance, where the administration building is located and the sale of ice cream is organized.
Opening hours and ticket prices
If you want to relax with the whole family, be sure to visit the Stary Oskol Zoo. The work schedule allows you to choose the best option: it works daily from ten in the morning to seven in the evening (up to five in winter). Pricea ticket for adults - 150 rubles, children under five years old enter the zoo free of charge, from 5 to 10 years old - 50 rubles. Sightseeing tours for a group of up to 20 people cost 1000 rubles. Children from large families go free of charge, as well as orphans and veterans of the Great Patriotic War. A 15-minute pony ride is provided for a child under seven years old at a cost of 20 rubles, for an adult - 50 rubles.
Address of the Stary Oskol Zoo: Belgorod region, Stary Oskolsky district, Chumaki farm.
Opinion of visitors
After visiting the menagerie, visitors leave good reviews. It is noted that you can walk here all day and see a lot. Young children especially react emotionally to animals and birds. The animals are all well-groomed, they are not afraid of visitors. Everyone likes to feed the elephant Chani, who takes food directly from her hands, nods her head contentedly. You can have a bite to eat, relax, there are benches, gazebos all around, you can also walk on the lawns, everything is clean and tidy. Stary Oskol Zoo is waiting for its visitors.
