Yaroslavl Zoo is located near the city of Yaroslavl in the village of Shevelyukha. Its official opening took place in 2008 and was timed to coincide with the celebration of the city's millennium. The zoo covers an area of more than 100 hectares, which is home to about 250 species of animals.
An interesting and fun adventure will be a trip to the Yaroslavl Zoo, which is open from 10 am to 6 pm seven days a week. Cash desks stop working at 17:00. Horseback riding ends at 4.30pm.
You can get to the zoo by car or public transport. When planning a trip, it is better to choose buses No. 21 and No. 25 or fixed-route taxi No. 93. It is worth mentioning the cost of entry to the Yaroslavl Zoo. Ticket price for adult visitors - 250 rubles, for children from 7 to 14 years old - 150 rubles, under 7 years old - free of charge. The ticket also provides free admission to the exoterrarium. Additionally, you can visit the artiodactyl park, ride a pony or participate in the "Fishing" attraction.
Yaroslavl Zoo is unique in its structure. All animals live in enclosures, living conditionswhich are as close to natural as possible. This is done for the comfort of the inhabitants, who, in favorable conditions, begin to multiply naturally. The purpose of such an interesting approach is not to maximize profit, but to create and develop a special worldview. The philosophy of the founders is to focus on the conservation of wildlife and help for the survival of rare species.
At the moment, more than 1,600 individuals of various animals live in the zoo. Among them you can see kangaroos and bears, llamas and zebras, as well as deer, foxes and wolves, storks and pheasants, deer and ostrich. One of the most unusual and rare inhabitants of the zoo can be called a two-headed king snake.
Yaroslavl Zoo is famous for another interesting and unusual project. On its territory there is a unique demonstration center "Ark". The three-story building is divided into several sectors, each of which houses animals of various species. Here you can observe the life and habits of fish and reptiles, plants and insects.
Special contact sector allows you to touch some animals and play with them. Basically, there are pigs, goats, chickens and other non-predatory representatives of the fauna, communication with which cannot harm visitors.
Yaroslavl Zoo is known for its lectures and meetings with scientists and biologists. The purpose of the educational activities of the organization is to instill a new worldview for visitors and their children. After allthe more people learn to love and respect nature, the better life will be for all mankind.
On the territory of the zoo you can also participate in various thematic excursions, ride animals and take pictures with them. Special group programs for schoolchildren are aimed at the overall development of children and instilling in them a love for the environment. Special programs have been developed for people with disabilities that help improve the emotional state of participants.
