Zoo in Omsk is a wonderful place for rest

One of the famous sights of the cityOmsk is the Children's Zoo, which is described in detail in the article. Everyone who visits this place, will spend interesting time and receive a lot of positive emotions.

History of the creation of the zoo

In 1983 in Omsk a collection of ornamental birds was created on the basis of the local station of young people. Her first specimens were drawing, nymphs and wavy parrots.

In 1985, the young people moved with their petsto a new place - at their disposal was given 7.5 hectares of land right in the center of the city. There was an opportunity to expand the ornithological collection, which soon numbered more than fifty birds, many of which were rare.

The new territory was actively developed:built a pond, a large aquarium, cages for animals. In 1988 the collection of animals was officially called "Children's Zoo." Omsk has attracted many tourists.

Full description of the complex

More than 120 species of animals live here today,many of which are listed in the Red Book of the Russian Federation. Zoo in Omsk pleases visitors with a large aquarium and terrarium, in summer and winter cages live exotic animals, many of them are allowed to feed and iron under the supervision of an employee. This innovation is called a "contact zoo," especially children like it.

On the territory there are also:

• a training base for future zoologists and animal lovers;
• an educational center that works mainly with students in urban and district schools;
• department of rehabilitation of wild animals of the region;
• leisure center (children's playground).

Behavior rules

Those wishing to visit the Children's Zoo in Omsk should familiarize themselves with its rules:

• It is forbidden to feed animals without the permission and supervision of the employee. This can adversely affect their health;
• in no case can you climb over barriers or otherwise approach wild animals. This is very dangerous for life;
• you can not make noise and tease animals;
• It is forbidden to tear flowers, break branches of trees, throw garbage on the ground and in a pond. Zoo in Omsk should be kept clean;
• on the territory of the complex there is a ban on smoking and drinking alcoholic beverages;
• You can not bring pets here;
• Children under 10 years old must be accompanied by an adult.

Also, the administration persuasively asks visitors not to swear and not to express themselves in rude form.

Location and mode of operation

How to find a zoo in Omsk?The complex is located at: Marshal Zhukov street, house 109. You can reach it by bus or taxi. The nearest stop is Stepnaya or Transport Academy. If you go to the zoo in Omsk by tram, then you need to go to the stop "Mayakovsky" or "Yungorodok."

The complex is open daily from Tuesday toSunday from 10-30 to 19-00. The aquarium opens its doors to visitors at 14-00, and closes at 18-00. Monday is a day off. Cash desk works from 10-30 to 18-30.

Now you know what the visitors are offering the zoo to Zhukov (Omsk), and how to get there.