Novosibirsk Zoo
Новосибирский зоопарк
One of the largest zoos in Russia, set among pine forest. It is known for breeding snow leopards, liger-type hybrids and Siberian animals.
The Novosibirsk Zoo lies in the Zayeltsovsky Pine Forest on the city's north side. It covers about 60 hectares and houses more than 700 species and over 10,000 animals, making it one of the largest zoos in Russia. It is famous for its big cat breeding program and is home to Amur tigers, snow leopards and Far Eastern leopards, as well as rare ligers and leopons. It also has polar bears and many species native to Siberia. The zoo is open year-round. In winter, some animals are kept in indoor enclosures. It makes a good half-day outing for families.
Opening hours
About 09:00–20:00 (shorter in winter)
Nearby sights
- Novosibirsk-Glavny Railway Station
- Ascension Cathedral
- Krasny Prospekt
- Lenin Square
- Novosibirsk State Museum of Local History
- Central Park
- Chapel of St. Nicholas
- Novosibirsk Opera and Ballet Theatre