Rostov Zoo

Rostov Zoo is one of the largest zoos in Russia, located in Rostov-on-Don. The zoo contains more than 5000 individuals belonging to more than 400 species of animals. The area of the zoo is almost 90 hectares. In the Rostov zoo you can see unique for zoos in the world, and endangered in nature species of animals, more than 100 of which are listed in the Red Book.

Among the pets of the zoo: Asian elephants, giraffes, lions, tigers, dwarf hippopotamus, a large group of ungulates, as well as anthropoid monkeys.

Animals here live in the landscape of the ancient park, taking into account the features of the relief, where even old oaks are preserved, more than 150 years old. There are four artificial lakes in the Rostov Zoo. There is also an aquarium inhabited by various species of fish and aquatic inhabitants, as well as a terrarium with exotic amphibians and reptiles.

For guests of the zoo are open: the museum of the history of the zoo, many stalls and cafes, a children's town with exciting rides.