11 km from the city of Zadonsk, on the territory of 500 hectares, is located "Kudykina Gora" - a safari park with many entertainments. This place attracts adults and children with its beautiful nature and the opportunity to spend time actively. According to attendance statistics, the Kudykina Gora safari park (2013 confirmed this) is one of the most popular places for family vacations in the Lipetsk region.
Safari Park began its work in 2007 and is located on the wide bank of the Don River. Numerous animals from different countries and continents live in open-air cages throughout the Kudykina Gora Nature Reserve. The safari park has become home to buffaloes, llamas, peacocks, ostriches, kangaroos, yaks, deer, musk ox. A variety of waterfowl species are also represented here , many of which live in the Kamenka River.
Visitors of all ages are invited to take a walk in the Kudykina Gora recreation area. The safari park offers many opportunities for entertainment and interesting leisure for adults and children. Entrance for all visitors to the territory is free. Working hours - from 10 to 20 hours. In the park, in addition to examining animals and birds, you can find a lot of entertainment for active or leisurely relaxation, as well as a snack and enjoy the magnificent nature and the lack of city bustle.
The Scythian wooden fortress is one of the main attractions of the Kudykina Gora. Safari Park with its appearance has become even more attractive to visitors. Entrance to the territory of the fortress is paid - 50 rubles. Inside you can see the ancient square and houses built in the Russian style. For adults, and especially children, it will be very interesting to see a blacksmith or a potter at work, look at a weaver and buy some souvenirs from memory.
On a hot summer day, a large pond with cool water awaits all visitors to the Kudykina Gora Nature Reserve. The safari park initially had no natural reservoirs in its area, therefore it was equipped with artificial. Its depth is small, but the pond is suitable for swimming adults and children. In winter, instead of the beach, there is an ice rink.
The safari park offers various visitors a variety of entertainment and a large playground, made in the form of a ship. On its territory, children actively and have fun in joint games. There you can also take some pictures as a keepsake with your favorite cartoon characters.
Visitors can ride a horse cart right inside the park. The cost of entertainment is 200 rubles. at one o'clock. In enclosures, animals can be fed with fruits or vegetables, which, if desired, are purchased at the entrance to the territory. Safari Park invites everyone to take a few riding lessons or try the healing effects of hippotherapy. Not a single visitor has yet been disappointed in communicating with horses - these beautiful and intelligent animals.
Two natural springs are located in a resting place called "Kudykina Gora". The safari park, the map of which is very diverse and interesting, invites visitors to enjoy delicious fresh water and even plunge into the font. Near the springs are huge wooden sculptures "Trojan horse" and "Bull", from which you can make memorable photos.
Come here with the whole family and enjoy communication with nature, animals and the opportunity for children to have fun in plenty!