Farms and animal shows where visitors are allowed to pet and feed the animals are popular with many. Such communication with our smaller brothers gives a lot of positive emotions. If you love animals, be sure to visit Gorki, a petting zoo in the Moscow region.
MO's very first touching zoo
In 2009, the history of the Makeevsky farm in the Kolomensky district of the Moscow region ends. The farm was in disrepair and was bought out by a private entrepreneur to be converted into a touching zoo. It took a whole year to improve a fairly large area.
After the repair work was completed, the first “exhibits” were placed in the cages and enclosures, and very soon guests began to be allowed to visit the animals. "Gorki" is a petting zoo, which is considered the very first in the Moscow region. Gradually, the touching farm develops, every year there are more and more animals. The zoo management strives to keep prices reasonable for its guests andplease with additional services.
Gorki petting zoo: photo and list of animals
On the territory of the petting zoo you can see a variety of animals. Among them are farm animals, familiar to the central region of Russia, and real exotics who came here from distant countries. "Gorki" is a petting zoo that offers its guests to get acquainted with llama, African ostriches, Indian buffaloes, Himalayan yak, horses, nutrias and many other representatives of the fauna. During a visit to the farm, you can also see rabbits, camels, sheep, various breeds of pigs, chickens and ducks. Deer live in a spacious enclosure, and not far from them there is a whole family of raccoons.
All animals are kept in good conditions, as close to natural as possible. Many species regularly acquire offspring. Visitors to the zoo can observe entire families of animals: adults with cubs. All pets of the touching farm are accustomed to the attention from the guests. Animals come close to the fences, allow themselves to be stroked and ask for treats in a funny way. You can enter some enclosures, and small animals, such as rabbits, are allowed to be picked up.
Additional services
Gorki is a petting zoo where you can not only admire exotic animals, but also stroke them. Visitors are even allowed to feed their pets with special food purchased with the entrance ticket. Take pictureson your equipment in the zoo is allowed, but do not forget to turn off the flash. For an additional fee, you can ride a horse, pony or camel. There is a riding school at the zoo, anyone can sign up for lessons with an instructor and learn how to ride confidently. If you like a particular animal, you can take it under guardianship. The zoo has its own store where you can buy eco-products. These are milk and eggs, as well as souvenirs with farm symbols.
Prices and opening hours
You can visit Gorki (petting zoo) any day of the week. The farm is open without lunch and weekends from 9.00 to 21.00. Guests are offered individual visits and group tours. To order a tour service, please contact the organization's management in advance. Children under 7 years old visit the zoo for free. Reduced tickets are offered for guests aged 7-14. You can visit the zoo at the "children's" rate for 100 rubles. An adult ticket costs 200 rubles. There are discounts for organized tourist groups. Disabled people of the first and second groups, as well as veterans of the Great Patriotic War, can visit Gorki (petting zoo) completely free of charge.
Moscow is a city that today has several touching animal exhibitions. At the same time, Gorki still remains one of the most interesting zoos. Riding a horse or pony costs 150 rubles (1 lap). You can ride a camel for 200 rubles. A one-time lesson with an instructor at a riding school will cost 500rubles. When buying a subscription for several training sessions, the cost of each is reduced.
How to get to the Gorki petting zoo?
The touching zoo is located in the Kolomensky district of the Moscow region. It is easy to get to it by public or private transport. If you decide to go by car, it is most convenient to use the navigator. "Gorki" is a petting zoo, the address of which is easy to remember: Moscow region, Kolomna district, the village of Gorki. This settlement is small, and each of its residents knows about the pleasant neighborhood with a tourist farm. There are also signs here, which means that you can not be afraid to get lost. If you wish, it is easy to get to the zoo by public transport. From the Kazansky railway station, you need to take a suburban electric train to the Khoroshevo station. Then by bus number 30 or fixed-route taxi to the village of Gorki.
