Orto Doydu Zoo
Зоопарк «Орто Дойду»
One of the northernmost zoos in the world, keeping polar bears, musk oxen, reindeer, Yakut horses, and other northern animals.
The zoo lies about 45 km southwest of Yakutsk, beside the Poksky road, and focuses on animals of the north. Its residents include polar bears, brown bears, musk oxen, reindeer, Yakut horses, wolverines, and snowy owls. It stays open year-round, even in extreme cold. The grounds are large, so dress very warmly for a winter visit. You can hire a car to get there or take a minibus heading toward Poksky. There is a small restaurant on site.
Opening hours
Approx. 10:00–17:00, year-round
Nearby sights
- Chochur Muran Ethnographic Complex
- Buluus Ice Field
- Melnikov Permafrost Institute
- Permafrost Kingdom
- Lake Saisary
- Mammoth Museum
- Museum of Khomus
- Archy Diete Spiritual Culture Center