Moscow Zoo
The Moscow Zoo was first opened in 1864 and it has a very long yet very interesting History. If you would like to know more about it, have a look at the link below the article.
The zoo studies animal's behavior, feeding and reproduction, as well as rare endangered species. The Zoo has over 6500 animals representing about 1000 species which of them more than 80 species of endangered animals such as example trumpeter swans and white - naped cranes. It covers an area of about 21.5 hectares (53 acres) making the Moscow Zoo one of the largest zoos in Europe/ The zoo also holds regular excursions and lectures during which visitors are introduced to the wildlife, biology of individual species, and the problems of ecology and conservation. Lectures are accompanied by a display of domesticated animals and always arouse great interest among the audience, regardless of age and previous knowledge. . Coming with children? Have them ride a real horse or a pony! The Moscow Zoo also owns a Kids Zoo which has animals from Russian fairy tales - a cat, a goat, a donkey, a cow and several hens. But even if your kids don't know anything about Russian fairy tales - they'll surely like the working egg incubator! If you make your decision to come to the zoo, be sure to visit the Insectopia, especially "Fauna of Indonesia" section in the zoo. You'll have a unique chance to take a look at the stunning tropical butterflies. Multiple convenient view spots let you see the angel-like creatures in every possible detail. Not only does the zoo work in summer, but it also offers its services in winter where you can be a part of fascinating excursions such as "Arctic - Land of Superheroes" in which you will learn many interesting facts about the biology and behavior of the animals, the appearance, habits and their ways of life. In the interactive excursion with a marine biologist and popularizer of science, Gregory Tsidulko, you will talk about adapting to life in the cold. How do animals manage to live in the Arctic? What have you learned from these people? Is it possible to completely freeze, and then come back to life? You can find answers to these and many other questions, and more. |