The best zoos and oceanariums of Crimea

On the territory of the Crimea there are many places where you can go with a child. Zoos are represented in a wide variety, as well as parks, aquariums and dolphinariums.

In Crimea, about 11 zoos, distributed throughout the entire peninsula. Each is distinguished by something remarkable, but to choose a route for the journey, you will need to learn more about each.

• Safari-park "Taigan", located in the town of Belogorsk. The establishment is located on Lavender Street, building number 1. You can get here not only with the excursion group and your car, but also by taxi. The stars of the local zoo are the lions, most of whom were born here and never lived in their natural environment. Here you can find quite rare individuals - white African lions. Also the pride of this place are ligers and tigers.

• "Fairy tale" in the territory of Yalta. This zoo has earned the title of the largest in the peninsula. If a vacation takes place in Yalta or nearby, then you should definitely visit it to look not only at tigers, but also at camels, bears and other living creatures. Zookeepers ensure that cleanliness reigns in its territory. Without going outside, you can visit the cafe and enjoy ice cream with a child. For convenience throughout there are toilets, places where you can smoke.

• Ecological park called "Kozya Balka", which stands in the Old Crimea. To find this place, it is necessary to focus on the village Izyumovka, which is located in the vicinity of Old Crimea. This zoo is located in the lap of nature, around the numerous steppes, amazing views and the opportunity to communicate live with animals. In addition, there is an attractive cafe, rather interesting art objects. If desired, you can climb to the observation deck or stroll through the maze.

• Yalta crocodilium. This is a truly unique place, which is considered one of the most young sights of the city. Here you can look not only at crocodiles, but also other predators. Turtles, snakes and other reptiles attract the attention of visitors. Supervisors are allowed to even feed some animals.

• Simferopol Zoo. This place is very easy to find in the city, because it is located in its center, as part of the Children's amusement park. Visitors have come here since 1958, but then the zoo area was significantly smaller, as was the number of inhabitants. Replenishment of the collection was made possible by the exchange, now there are side by side both large predators and herbivores. To date, the collection of more than 300 species of animals, most of which were confiscated from photographers.

• Terrarium in Sevastopol. Walking around the city, namely Historical Boulevard, not everyone even knows that a small zoo is very close. Here in three rooms there are not only animals, but also a terrarium, an aviary with birds. Not far from the pen there are other interesting animals, for example, falcons, bittern and baybaki. There is always clean, cells are cleaned every day. Very interesting in the hall where reptiles live.In addition to numerous snakes, there are turtles, spiders and iguanas.

• Bird Park in Perevalnoe. The park occupies a large area and is located along the road. There is a bus stop nearby, so getting here by public transport is not difficult. In the park there are benches, small bridges across the stream. The most amazing thing is that there is a rich collection of birds, the habits of which are interesting to observe both for adults and children.

• Zoo near the fishing village near Simferopol. This is the perfect place to relax from the bustle of the city. In addition to the zoo, there is a chic restaurant on site that serves delicious fish dishes. Here you can enjoy fishing, children enjoy spending time on a designated area. For the convenience of those who came by car, there is parking next to the base. In the evening, the local club begins to work, where popular DJs perform. Among the pets of the zoo can be noted boars, peacocks, horses, rabbits.

• Zoo in Dzhankoy. A small local landmark, which presents unique birds, which can not be seen in the rest of the zoos of the peninsula. At first it was an ordinary household, which gradually expanded and turned into a well-equipped area with benches and children's attractions.

The list of the best aquariums and aquariums of Crimea includes the following.

• Aquarium in Evpatoria: There really is something to see, because inside there are more than 100 species of fish. There are inhabitants of the Pacific Ocean in aquariums, guests from the Atlantic, the Sea of ​​Japan and the Black Sea. Be sure to pay attention to the parrot fish, which always stands out with a bright color. Also in the aquariums live sharks, turtles, Chukuk and other fish.

• Sevastopol aquarium. Here come children and adults to look at mollusks, corals, echinoderms and arthropods of the inhabitants of the seas and oceans. Some of them lived in the Paleozoic era. Here is collected over the years the largest collection of inhabitants of the Black Sea. In the framework of the institution you can see the inhabitants of freshwater bodies, which were collected from 5 continents. Few people have ever seen aquatic organisms dangerous to humans, but here they are too.

• Alushta aquarium. They gathered about 250 species of marine life, which were brought from all over the country. As a few inhabitants there are crocodiles, crabs and turtles, which are represented here by 8 species. Indoors there are 4 rooms, there are aquariums with sea horses, dogs, cows, whelps, and even a sea cat.

• Yalta Aquarium It is a unique and amazing sight. Visitors can enjoy a unique underwater view of the natural world inhabited by fish, corals and other representatives of the underwater flora and fauna on the peninsula. Here piranhas, sharks, turtles and stingrays swim.

• "Koktebel" started receiving guests in 2008, but not only entertainment is available here, it is also a scientific complex. Employees actively participate in programs that are aimed at protecting and studying animals of the Black and Azov Sea. The program here is stretched for an hour, all this time dolphins and seals are ready to show what they have learned in the walls of the institution.

• Dolphinarium "Nemo" located in Feodosia. Since 2014, the institution works constantly, before that there were small problems. The program is very rich, training is done by real professionals. After you can take a photo or even chat with animals.

To get to the fairy tale zoo in the city of Yalta, you need to go to Kirov street. The institution is located near the center, the number on the card is 156. The zoo starts at 9 am and ends at 8 pm, but this mode is valid only in summer, in winter at 5 pm the zoo closes. The cost of an adult ticket per season is 500 rubles per adult and 250 for a child under 10 years old (2019). Children under 3 years old are skipped for free.

To the zoo, you can use the minibus or use public transport. The bus number 24 reaches directly to the object, but you need to sit on it not in the center, but at the Spartak Cinema bus stop. There is a parking lot nearby from Kirov Street and a free parking lot for those who came here by car.

If you decide to go to the zoo, which is located in the village Izyumovka, then you need to take a bus going from Simferopol to Feodosia. From the village to the object can be reached only by taxi, some tourists prefer to walk, but the path is not long - 3 kilometers.

Those who want to see crocodiles in the Yalta crocodilarium, you should know that there is the largest collection here. The object is located on Ignatenko Street 1. Resting in Simferopol, you should know that the local zoo is open from 7 am in the summer until 8 pm, in the winter it opens from 9 am and closes at 4 pm. The cost for a child under 12 years old is only 100 rubles, for older people 200 rubles. (2019).

When you visit aquariums and oceanariums ticket prices will be almost the same everywhere. A visit to an institution for adults costs about 300 rubles; a children's ticket is usually half the price. Not in season, all establishments work until 7-8 in the evening, and with the onset of cold weather up to a maximum of 17 hours. The cost of visiting a dolphinarium is on average 800 rubles per adult, a ticket for a child is 400 rubles, but only between 5 and 11 years old. Up to 5 years, children are skipped for free.

Review the walk through the zoo in Yalta, see the following video.