Have you ever visited Novosibirsk? Zoo, located in the capital of Siberia (unofficial status of the city), in a picturesque pine forest, is considered the largest in Russia. On a huge area of 60 hectares, thousands of representatives of the animal world live. Many of them are on the verge of extinction and are included in the Red Books of various organizations, as well as participate in International programs for the protection of rare species of world fauna.
In the protected area, where Novosibirsk is located,The zoo contains animals that are exceptionally beautiful and graceful. The leaders of the zoo decided to come up with an emblem with their image. Today the snow leopard is adorned on the emblem, as well as a unique animal dressing, which for the first time gave offspring in this place.
The history of the development of the house for animals began inmid-20th century. At first it was a modest animal garden with dozens of birds and animals. Later he survived the Great Patriotic War, fire, change of place, gradually increasing the composition, replenishing it with many animals and birds. And all this happened on the territory of the city, which is called Novosibirsk. Today the zoo, thanks to the organizers and amateurs, is a member of three EAZA International Unions (an organization that unites zoos and aquariums).
For the entire life of the zoo, sincea lot of work has been done. A unique collection of animals has been formed, numbering almost a thousand individuals. A few years ago, we managed to bring out a hybrid of a lioness and a tiger, which was called a liger, the ligra in its turn brought the first offspring - a lilygran.
Most people are interested in who wasthe first tenant of a house built for animals in the capital of Siberia with the beautiful name of Novosibirsk. Zoo, bears in which today are permanent guests, were the first to shelter them. Today, there live polar bears in a special aviary. Kai and Gerda (the name of their favorite heroes) enjoys the trembling love of visitors and have already become stars. A webcam is installed in their house, thanks to which you can follow the life of animals at any time.
Visiting the zoo will leave indelibleimpressions not only in adults, but also in young guests. Here you can admire not only the rare species of birds and animals of our planet, but also become a spectator of the performances of animals regularly held. Soon there will be a long-awaited dolphinarium, which, undoubtedly, will enrich the zoo and deliver its guests a lot of pleasant emotions.
