Many farms like animal farms and animal exhibitions where visitors are allowed to pet and feed animals. Such communication with our smaller brothers gives a lot of positive emotions. If you like animals, be sure to visit the "Gorki" - a contact zoo in the suburbs.
The very first touching zoo in the MO
In 2009, the history of the Makeevsky farm in the Kolomensky district of the Moscow Region ends. The farm was in disrepair and was bought by a private entrepreneur for conversion to a moving zoo. It took a whole year to improve a fairly large territory.
After the repair work was completed, the first “exhibits” were placed in cages and aviaries, and very soon the guests began to be allowed to the animals. Gorki is a contact zoo, which is considered the very first in the Moscow region. Gradually moving farm develops, every year there are more and more animals. The management of the zoo strives to maintain reasonable prices for its guests and to please additional services.
"Gorki" contact zoo: photo and list of animals
On the territory of the contact zoo you can see a variety of animals. Among them are farm animals, familiar to the central region of Russia, and real exotics who came here from distant countries. Gorki is a petting zoo offering its guests to get acquainted with the llama, African ostriches , water buffaloes, Himalayan yak, horses, nutria and many other representatives of the fauna. While visiting the farm you can also see rabbits, camels, sheep, various breeds of pigs, chickens and ducks. Deer live in a spacious enclosure, and not far from them - a whole family of raccoons.
All animals are kept in good conditions, as close as possible to natural. Many species regularly procreate. Visitors to the zoo can observe entire families of animals: adults along with cubs. All the pets of the touching farm are accustomed to the attention of the guests. Animals come close to fences, allow themselves to be ironed and amusingly asking for refreshments. Some enclosures can be entered, and small animals, such as rabbits, are allowed to pick up.
Additional services
Gorki is a contact zoo where you can not only admire exotic animals, but also pet them. Visitors are even allowed to feed their pets with special food purchased with the admission ticket. Taking pictures of your equipment at the zoo is allowed, but be sure to turn off the flash. For an extra fee, you can ride a horse, pony or camel. There is a riding school at the zoo, anyone can sign up for classes with an instructor and learn to stay confident in the saddle. If you liked a particular animal, you can take it under guardianship. The zoo has its own store where you can buy eco-friendly products. These are milk and eggs, as well as souvenirs with the symbols of the farm.
Prices and schedule
You can visit the Gorki (contact zoo) on any day of the week. The farm operates without lunch and weekends from 9.00 to 21.00. Guests are offered individual visits and group excursions. To order excursion services, contact the organization’s management in advance. Children under 7 years old visit the zoo for free. Discount tickets are offered for guests aged 7-14 years. You can visit the zoo at a "children's" rate for 100 rubles. An adult ticket costs 200 rubles. Discounts are offered for organized tour groups. Disabled people of the first and second groups, as well as WWII veterans, can visit the Gorki (contact zoo) for free.
Moscow is a city in which today there are several touching exhibitions of animals. At the same time, Gorki is still one of the most interesting zoos. Riding a horse or pony costs 150 rubles (1 circle). You can ride a camel for 200 r. A one-time lesson with an instructor in a riding school will cost 500 rubles. When you purchase a subscription for several workouts, the cost of each decreases.
How to get to the contact zoo "Gorki"?
Touching zoo is located in the Kolomensky district of the Moscow region. It is easy to get to it by public or private transport. If you decide to go by car, it is most convenient to use the navigator. “Gorki” is a contact zoo whose address is easy to remember: Moscow Region, Kolomensky District, Gorky Village. This settlement is small, and each of its inhabitants knows about a pleasant neighborhood with a tourist farm. There are also signs here, which means that you can not be afraid to get lost. If you want to get to the zoo, it’s easy by public transport. From the Kazan station you need to get on the suburban train to the station "Khoroshevo". Next, take bus number 30 or minibus to the village of Gorki.