Whatever the purpose of your trip to Kharkov, take a look at the local zoo, and a good portion of new impressions is provided to you. Kharkiv Zoo was founded in the distant 1895 and since then it has practically ceased its activity, except for the time of the Great Patriotic War. During its existence the Kharkiv Zoo several times rebuilt, reconstructed and now welcomes tourists in a modern and updated terms.

The zoo is home to about 400 species animals, and that it was easy to get acquainted with, the territory of the complex is divided into departments . So, in the Kharkov zoo there is a department with reptiles and amphibians, inhabiting various kinds of turtles, crocodiles, lizards and . snakes out about the world of birds is possible, if you visit the zoo departments with feathered . way, cages with birds of prey (eagles, vultures, eagles, vultures) are separate from the friendly birds (peacocks, flamingos, pelicans) . There are a lot of birds living in ponds (geese, ducks, swans, storks and other kinds of birds) at the zoo .

The largest department is occupied by mammals, and predators live separately from herbivores. Who can be seen here? These are bison, horses, deer, bears, wolves, lynx, coyotes and many other four-legged pets. The largest representatives of the animal world - elephants and hippos - live in departments called "House of Elephants" and "Hippo".

also added that at the Kharkov zoo operates a petting zoo, the inhabitants of which tourists can literally touch. The contact zoo works during the warm season (from May 1 to October 1.)

The working hours of the Kharkov Zoo: every day from 8:00 until the end of daylight hours. Admission: 40 UAH for adults, for children from 5 to 12 years: 10 UAH, for children from 13 years: 40 UAH, for children under 5 years free of charge, for tourist groups (up to 20 people): 5 UAH. For more information about the conditions and rules for visiting the Kharkov Zoo, visit its official website.

How to get there

You can get to the Kharkov Zoo by metro. The nearest station you need to get off at is called the "University."

In addition, you can get there by buses No. 97e, 245e, 270e, 278e, 303e, and by tram No. 12. The right stop is Descent Passionaria. Kharkiv Zoo is located on its approximately 850 m.

All prices on June 2014