Even adults look at animals with emotion, so what about children? For the younger generation, contact with our little brothers is very important and useful. Today, in many Russian cities, various menageries and contact zoos have begun to open more and more, which fully bring joy, emotions and new discoveries to children.
This article will focus on a large-scale project in the Rio shopping and entertainment complex - an exopark. The complex itself is huge, and in addition to the menagerie, it has a lot of entertainment places for children: cars and horses for rent, swing-carousels, trampolines and much more. There are only two exoparks - one is located in Moscow, and the other in St. Petersburg. Let's try to get to know them better.
"Rio", exopark (Moscow)
As a rule, everyone loves animals: both adults and children. The latter usually come in indescribable delight when they see different animals live, especially those that they previously managed to see only in pictures.
Description
As the name implies, “Rio” is an exopark, the photo of which is presented below, this is not an ordinary menagerie, namely a nursery with exotic animals. He gathered a rather large collection of such animals, which hardly anyone had seen before live and close.
Here are more than fifty species of exotic animals, representatives of the rainforests, savannas and deserts (more than four hundred individuals). Around cleanliness, order and spaciousness. The total park area was 3,500 m².
All animals live in good enclosures enclosed by glass. Near each of them there are tablets that contain the main information with the name of the animal and its description.
The territory is divided into zones. There are four of them, each has a style that matches the natural features of the homeland of pets.
The inhabitants
Among the inhabitants of the exopark are reptiles, vibrant birds, amphibians, herbivores and carnivorous mammals from Asia, Africa, America and Australia:
- monkeys of different species;
- royal python;
- leopard cat;
- ginger panda;
- hyacinth macaw;
- crocodile cayman;
- east colobus.
Also at the entrance visitors will be greeted by a huge collection of insects.
How to get there
The Rio shopping and entertainment complex (exopark) has the following address: Dmitrovskoye Shosse, building 163A.
The menagerie is located on the ground floor of the Rio complex, which can be reached by bus number 763 from the Petrovsko-Razumovskaya metro station or by a free bus from st. "Altufevo".
St. Petersburg
For the Northern capital, this project has become unique in its kind. More than eighty rare species of animals from different parts of the planet live here. The area of the zoo was 2,700 "squares".
Description
In St. Petersburg's exopark, as well as in Moscow, all animals live in beautiful and spacious enclosures, under the supervision of very kind employees. Pets are well looked after, keep them clean. Walking through the park, you feel like a part of wildlife, you hear the amazing sounds of rainforests.
The exopark has a beautiful design. It seems that it is arranged in a rock. The animals seem to coexist on the same territory - fish swim in the lake, birds walk along the shore.
There are enclosures that are designed so that their inhabitants can be observed both from below and from above.
The second floor is a contact area where children can pet and feed animals (hens, goats, hamsters, rabbits).
Location
The exopark is located in a shopping and entertainment complex located in the Frunzensky district, on Fuchika street, in 2A, near the metro stations International and Victory Park. Buses run from the stations and take you to the Rio shopping center for free.
Exopark: opening hours and cost
The organization is ready to receive visitors on any day of the week from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. To get to the territory of the zoo, you need to purchase a ticket.
Entry cost
Weekdays :
- Children under 14 years - 250 rubles.
- Adults - 400 rubles.
Weekends:
- Children - 300 rubles.
- Adults - 500 rubles.
Kids under 5 years old are accompanied by an adult for free.
Additional Information
On weekdays, the exopark provides benefits:
- Adult tickets: participants of the Second World War, pensioners, people with disabilities and students can look at animals for 350 rubles.
- Children's tickets: disabled, children from large families go to the exopark for 150 rubles.
* When buying a preferential ticket, it is necessary to show an identity card or student card at the ticket office.
More information about Rio shopping mall (exopark - photos, videos, pet list) can be found on the park’s official website and on social media pages.
Benefit
People treat animals in menageries differently. Some believe that they are necessary, while others oppose the conclusion of animals.
The exopark at Rio is not a “jail term.” Here all the conditions are created for the long life of pets, the education of their offspring and even the conservation of endangered species.
Animals have played an important role in the life of people since ancient times, and communication with them, especially for children, has a large number of advantages.
Firstly, getting to know the animal world is a necessary part of a child’s development. Communication with animals instills respect and love for them. Secondly, emotions play a big role. They help develop and understand the unity of all nature. Thirdly, representatives of the animal world cheer up and help to cope with resentment.
Conclusion
If you want to arrange a holiday for your children, then be sure to visit the exopark in Rio. This is an amazing place where the incredible atmosphere of nature reigns. All animals here are well kept and are under the attention of experienced staff, from which visitors to the institution are left with only positive emotions. Remember that contact with animals is important for children, as it not only entertains, but also develops them.