The best zoos and aquariums in Crimea

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

There are about 11 zoos in Crimea, distributed throughout the entire peninsula. Each is different in something remarkable, but in order to choose a route for travel, you will need to learn more about each one.

• Safari-park "Taigan", located in the city of Belogorsk. The institution is located on Lavanda street, building number 1. You can get here not only with an excursion group and by your own car, but also by minibus. The stars of the local zoo are lions, most of which were born here and have never lived in their natural environment. Here you can also find quite rare specimens - white African lions. Ligers and tigers are also considered the pride of this place.

• "Fairy Tale" on the territory of Yalta. This zoo has earned the title of the largest on the territory of the peninsula. If your 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 animals. The zoo keepers ensure that cleanliness reigns on its territory. Without going outside, you can visit a cafe and enjoy ice cream with a child. For convenience, throughout the territory there are toilets, places where you can smoke.

• An ecological park called "Kozya Balka", which stands in the Old Crimea. To find this place, you should be guided by the village of Izyumovka, which is located in the vicinity of the Old Crimea. This zoo is located in the bosom of nature, around numerous steppes, amazing views and the opportunity to communicate with animals live. In addition, there is an attractive cafe, quite interesting art objects. If you wish, you can go up to the observation deck or walk through the maze.

• Yalta crocodilarium. This is a truly unique place, which is considered one of the youngest attractions in the city. Here you can see not only crocodiles, but also other predators. Turtles, snakes and other reptiles attract the attention of visitors. The caretakers are even allowed to feed some of the animals.

• Simferopol Zoo. This place is very easy to find on the territory of the city, since it is located in its center, as part of the Children's Amusement Park. Visitors have been coming here since 1958, but then the area of ​​the zoo was much smaller, as was the number of inhabitants. The replenishment of the collection became possible thanks to the exchange, now both large predators and herbivores coexist here. To date, the collection contains more than 300 species of animals, most of which were confiscated from photographers.

• Terrarium in Sevastopol. Walking around the city, namely the Historical Boulevard, not everyone even knows that a small zoo is located very close. Here, in three rooms, not only animals are kept, but there is also a terrarium, an aviary with birds. Other interesting animals live near the corral, for example, falcons, bitters and bobaks. It's always clean here, the cages are cleaned every day. Very interesting in the room where the reptiles live. In addition to numerous snakes, there are turtles, spiders and iguanas.

• Bird park in Perevalnoye. The park covers a large area and is located along the road. There is a bus stop nearby, so it's easy to get here by public transport. 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 for both adults and children.

• A zoo near the Fishermen's Village near Simferopol. This is an ideal place where you could take a break from the hustle and bustle of the city. In addition to the zoo, there is a chic restaurant on the territory of the facility, which serves delicious fish dishes. You can also enjoy fishing right there, children like to spend time on a specially designated area. For the convenience of those who arrived by car, there is a parking near the base. In the evening, a local club starts working, where popular DJs perform. Among the pets of the zoo are wild boars, peacocks, horses and rabbits.

• Zoo in Dzhankoy. A small local attraction, where unique birds are presented, which cannot be seen in other 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 in Crimea includes the following.

• Aquarium in Evpatoria: There is really something to see here, as there are over 100 species of fish inside. There are residents of the Pacific Ocean in the aquariums, guests from the Atlantic, the Sea of ​​Japan and the Black Sea. You should definitely pay attention to the parrot fish, which always stands out for its bright colors. Sharks, turtles, Chukuchans and other fish also live in aquariums.

• Sevastopol Aquarium. Children and adults come here to look at molluscs, corals, echinoderms and arthropods from the seas and oceans. Some of them lived in the Paleozoic era.The largest collection of the inhabitants of the Black Sea has been collected here over the years. Within the framework of the institution, you can see the inhabitants of fresh water bodies, which were collected from 5 continents. Few have ever seen aquatic organisms that pose a danger to humans, but they also exist here.

• Alushta aquarium. It brought together about 250 species of marine life, which were brought from all over the country. The few inhabitants are crocodiles, crabs and turtles, which are represented here by 8 species. There are 4 rooms inside the premises, they contain aquariums with seahorses, dogs, cows, dragons and even a sea cat.

• Yalta Oceanarium is a unique and amazing sight. Visitors have a unique underwater view of the natural world inhabited by fish, corals and other representatives of the underwater flora and fauna on the peninsula. Piranhas, sharks, turtles and rays swim here.

• "Koktebel" began to receive guests in 2008, but not only entertainment is available here, it is also a scientific complex. Employees are actively involved in programs aimed at the protection and study of animals in the Black and Azov Seas. The program here stretches for an hour, all this time dolphins and seals are ready to show what they have learned within the walls of the institution.

• Dolphinarium "Nemo" located in Feodosia. Since 2014, the institution has been working constantly, before that there were minor problems. The program is very rich, real professionals are engaged in trainings. Then you can take a photo or even chat with animals.

To get to the Skazka zoo in the city of Yalta, you need to go to Kirov Street. The establishment is located not far from the center, the number on the map is 156. The work of the zoo starts at 9 am and ends at 8 pm, but this regime is valid only in summer, in winter the zoo closes at 5 pm. The cost of an adult ticket in a season is 500 rubles for an adult and 250 for a child under 10 years old (2019). Children under 3 years old are admitted free.

To the zoo, you can take a minibus or use public transport. Minibus number 24 goes directly to the object, but you need to take it not in the center, but at the Spartak Cinema stop. There is a free parking lot nearby from Kirov Street for those who come here by their own car.

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

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

When visiting aquariums and aquariums, the cost of tickets will be almost the same everywhere. A visit to the institution for adults costs about 300 rubles, a children's ticket is usually half the price. Out of season, all establishments are open until 7-8 pm, and with the onset of cold weather, up to a maximum of 17 hours. The cost of visiting the dolphinarium is on average 800 rubles for an adult, a ticket for a child is 400 rubles, but only at the age of 5 to 11 years.Children up to 5 years old are admitted absolutely free.

For an overview of the walk through the zoo in Yalta, see the next video.