Watching wild animals is very interesting. Almost all people - both adults and children - love going to the zoo. Samara is a fairly large city that boasts its own kingdom of wildlife, open to visitors to all comers. Today, more than 1000 animals from around the world live in the Samara Zoo, including representatives of quite rare species.
When did your zoo appear in Samara?
The zoological park in Samara was first opened in 1992. The collection of animals consisted of 46 species (80 individuals) and belonged to the cooperative "Teremok". Initially, the animal exhibition worked with seasonal movement. In summer, you could look at animals in the park named after Yuri Gagarin, and by winter a transfer to the greenhouses of the Zhigulevsky Gardens was organized. At that time, there were significant problems with the organization of the living conditions of animals and feeding, which made it necessary to equip a permanent zoo. Samara is a big city, the problem was the financial side of the issue and the choice of a suitable place. In 1997, the animal park moved to the underground of the underground.
City Zoo (Samara): address, mode of operation, cost of visiting
And yet, some difficulties in the life of the zoo after gaining a permanent residence permit were present. Global work to improve animal welfare and care began in 2005. Indeed, in the shortest possible time, a radical transformation took place, visitors were able to see the updated zoo. Samara asked for help from colleagues from Moscow. Today, the animals of the Samara Zoological Park feed on the formulas derived in the capital zoo, timely examined and observed by specialists. At the same time, despite all the improvements, it was possible to maintain affordable ticket prices: 200 rubles - an adult, 100 rubles - children under 7 years old, kids under 2 years old - free of charge. The park is located at 146 Novo-Sadovaya Street, its doors are open for visitors from 10:00 to 19:00 daily, on Monday - from 13:00 to 19:00.
Actual information for visitors
On the territory of the zoological park, you can take photos and videos for an additional fee. Also, anyone can feed the animals with products purchased in a special tent on the territory of the zoo. Today, the collection consists of 190 species of animals, and their total number is about 1100 individuals. The territory is landscaped, there is all the necessary infrastructure and places for recreation. Don't know where to go? Go with the whole family to the zoo! Samara has other interesting places for families with children, but the zoological park is one of the most interesting and significant among them.