Shkotovo Safari Park is a wonderful zoo where you can get acquainted with animals from the Ussuri taiga. Tourists will be able to observe how they behave in a natural environment.
Safari Park: Primorsky Territory
Shkotovo is a large village. It is located in the Primorsky Territory, and after 2 km from it there is a safari park where you can meet Amur tigers, bears, deer and other animals. Even in it, tourists admire a variety of birds - owls, crows, eagles and so on.
Shkotovo safari park is very large (almost 8 hectares). There are 4 parks in it. One is for tigers, the second is for ungulates, in the third are predatory animals, and in the fourth are birds. At each site, you can watch the representatives of the fauna walking in the natural environment. There are no bars and all tourists have the opportunity to see the most interesting and beautiful animals.
Parks for tigers and ungulates
For animals assigned large tracts of forest. For tigers, for example, almost 130/50 m is allocated, and along the perimeter this section of the forest is about 350 m. There are tigers where to walk freely and lead a calm lifestyle.
A big attraction in the tiger park is the goat Amur, who was brought to the tiger Timur as a lunch. No one expected them to make friends. As it turned out, the tiger did not eat the goat and took it to his company. Now tourists can enjoy the unique friendship between the tiger and the goat.
For ungulates left 4 hectares of forest. Here they made 3 aviaries and planted them with plants. Animals enjoy fresh and fragrant grass. When plants end in one enclosure, ungulates are transferred to another - this is necessary so that plants grow again in the first. Then transferred to the third aviary. Thus, the animals are always beautiful and cozy.
Hybrid, red and spotted deer, roe deer, pheasants and rabbits live in the ungulate park. Among these animals there are even tame animals that are happy to approach tourists.
Parks for predators and birds
As mentioned above, animals live without cages. Birds of prey and birds are no exception. Shkotovo Safari Park is famous for the fact that tourists can watch the games of animals without bars. There are 8 species of predatory animals: cubs (Himalayan), raccoon dogs, red wolves, fox, badger, otter, forest predators, raccoon.
Shkotovo Safari Park is famous for a wide variety of birds. Among them there are eagles, pheasants, beautiful crows, owls. Both adults and children are delighted with this wonderful corner of wildlife.
Safari Park Shkotovo: description of animals
For the money that the park receives from tourists, they feed animals. They look well-groomed and beautiful. The fox is completely unlike a wild animal, it is not afraid of people and even allows some tourists to stroke themselves.
They go to Shkotovo safari park not only to look at the tiger of Timur, the goat of the Amur, but also at the red wolves. They are beautiful, interesting and behave absolutely naturally. Many tourists are very curious to watch them.
Roe deers and deer are not at all afraid of people, they can not only be stroked, but also photographed. Mischievous teddy bears are constantly playing, having fun with their games, which amuse tourists.
Some may even climb into the arms of a person. Otters and badgers run around people, so they can be seen in all its glory.
In January 2016, Shkotovo safari park became famous for another amazing animal - a leopard. While tourists are not allowed close to him, since he needs time to get used to the new habitat.
Ducklings and a duck splash in the pond. It's very funny to watch. Ducklings are not far behind their mother and are constantly next to her. She teaches them to swim and dive.
Wild boars are also all the time near tourists. They can be fed and stroked. They have a well-groomed and clean look, so it's nice to be near them.
In the morning, animals eat more readily than in the evening. After all, tourists constantly feed them. Therefore, animals and birds are constantly full and satisfied.
Park prices
The cost of tickets is acceptable, so every tourist can visit this wonderful place. There are two excursions. The first is the parks of tigers and ungulates. Its cost varies from 250 to 350 rubles. It all depends on the age of the person. For pensioners and children under 14 years old is cheaper, for adults - more expensive.
The second tour is the parks of birds of prey and birds. It is cheaper than the first. Prices range from 150 to 250 rubles. Kids under 3 years old can attend excursions for free. However, do not forget that you need to buy tickets according to your passports and relevant documents.
Shkotovo safari park is very beautiful - the photos from tourists are just wonderful! By the way, you can take pictures and video of animals and birds here. This service is free.
Guides conduct each tour - you cannot visit the park without them. To begin with, they will explain the precautions and only then conduct an excursion.
Tourists reviews
There are practically no negative reviews about the park. The only thing that many do not like is the large crowds in the morning. Therefore, some people prefer to visit the park in the late afternoon.
Most tourists speak about him only positively. Many people like Shkotovo safari park because you can feed deer with your hands, look at the famous tiger Timur and the goat Amur.
Some tourists who came for the first time to the Shkotov Safari Park were pleasantly surprised how beautiful and well-groomed here. After all, a dull forest with tortured animals was expected. In fact, it turned out that there is a whole structure for both tourists and animals.
To feed the animals, they give out some food. However, visitors are advised to buy more food at the entrance. After all, the feed ends very quickly, and there are a lot of willing animals.
Rules of conduct during excursions
Shkotovo safari park can be considered a bit dangerous - nevertheless there are predators there. Therefore, tourists are prohibited from being near animals without an accompanying person. You can’t feed animals with your own food.
Shkotovo Safari Park is created in such a way that a tourist must walk exclusively along the observation road, from where a person is strictly forbidden to go. If young children have come with you, never leave them unattended, as this is very dangerous.
Do not tease animals, because in this way, you can anger him. Explain to your children why you shouldn’t make noise, tear plants and throw garbage.
Animals smell alcohol very sharply, so do not come into the park while intoxicated. Even animals do not tolerate the smell of tobacco smoke. Therefore, smoking in this place is strictly prohibited.
Do not bring your pets with you to Shkotovo Safari Park. This is strictly prohibited by park staff. After all, pets will tease predators, which will negatively affect their behavior. If you break the rules, then the administration will write you a fine and withdraw from the park.
Travel tips
There are a lot of people on weekends, so try to visit the Shkotovo Seaside Safari Park on weekdays. Then you will see and learn many interesting facts from the life of animals.
On the territory of the park there is an opportunity to eat. There are small cafes where you can buy a sandwich, pies tea or coffee. Tourists are pleased that the food prices are reasonable, so you can afford to relax for a few minutes.
The park is open until 17.00. Therefore, plan your time so that you do not have to come to the closing. Tourists who have visited the park warn that with a pram walking along the trails will not work, so you need to leave the pram at the entrance to the park in advance. If the child is still too small for hiking, it is better to postpone the excursion. After all, you have to carry it in your hands a lot of time (one excursion takes about 60 minutes).
Visit a beautiful park, which will leave a lot of unforgettable impressions. Tourists are very grateful to those people who created such wonderful excursions for people and the park, for animals.