Description Starooskolsky zoo

The Old Oskol Zoo is a natural museum. It is loved not only by children, but also by adults. Here you can feed the animals, make a walk on the ponies, visit the glade of fairy tales, visiting wooden figures of animals.

The history of Starooskolsky zoo begins in 2008. It is located in the town of Stary Oskol near the river in a picturesque area. The area of the zoo is about nine hectares. But to this day there are new aviaries for animals and birds.

Inhabitants

In the possession of the Old Oskol Zoo, you can see representatives of felines - lynx, tigers, lions, leopards. White and Himalayan bears hide in improvised dens , deer, camels, yaks, bison graze in open pens. In the shadow of huge trees, an Indian elephant walks. Pelicans and storks feed on the water. Peacocks show their beauty, pheasants fly from the trough 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 pheasants alone.

What do employees do at the zoo?

The zoo cooperates with many famous world menageries. It is part 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. At the moment, progeny from deer, lynx, lions, cougars, from many birds has been obtained.

What is in the territory?

Before you go to the zoo, you can make a virtual tour of it, in order to get acquainted with what is there. On the territory of Starooskolsky zoo there is a souvenir shop at the entrance, there is also a ticket office and sale of feed for animals and birds, a cafe and a toilet. Immediately there is a terrarium. To the right of the entrance along the path you can walk to the apiary, here is an aviary with cloven-hoofed animals and ponds with waterfowl. On the central path from the entrance you can reach the territory where large animals graze: elephants, bison, horses. There is a bridge over the river. The bulk of the enclosures with animals and birds is to the left of the entrance, where the administration building is located and the sale of ice cream is organized.

Opening hours and ticket price

If you want to relax with the whole family, be sure to visit the Old Oskol Zoo. The schedule allows you to choose the best option: works daily from ten o'clock in the morning to seven in the evening (in winter up to five). The cost of an adult ticket is 150 rubles, children under five go to the zoo for free, from 5 to 10 years - 50 rubles. There are sightseeing tours for a group of up to 20 people at a cost of 1,000 rubles. Children from large families go free of charge, as well as orphans and veterans of the Second World War. There is a 15-minute pony ride for a child under seven for 20 rubles, for an adult - 50 rubles.

The address of the Starooskolsky Zoo: Belgorod Region, Starooskolsky District, Chumaki Farm.

Opinion of visitors

After visiting the zoo visitors leave good reviews. They note that you can go all day and see a lot. Little children are especially emotionally responsive to animals and birds. Beasts are all well-groomed, visitors are not afraid. Everyone likes to feed the elephant Chani, who takes food straight from his hands, rather nods his head. You can eat, rest, benches, gazebos, you can walk around the lawns, cleanliness and order are everywhere. Starooskolsky zoo is waiting for its visitors.