Московский зоопарк (Moscow Zoo) — Zoo in Tverskoy District
Московский зоопарк (Moscow Zoo) and its collection
Moscow Zoo, opened in 1864, is a zoo in Москва, Russia.
Dating from 1864, it is among the oldest zoos in Europe and the sixth largest in Russia by area, behind those of Yaroslavl, Rostov-on-Don, Novosibirsk, Krasnoyarsk and Perm. Its collection numbers 1267 species and 10531 individuals, and with up to 3.8 million people a year it ranks among the ten most visited zoos worldwide. It holds the status of Russia's lead zoo, hosts the headquarters of the Euro-Asian zoo and aquarium association, and takes part in international work on the rehabilitation, reintroduction and captive breeding of rare species.
What the venue says
- specialized bird aviaries
- separate aquarium exhibits
- onsite playgrounds
- Numerous food kiosks, snack stands, and casual cafes are scattered across both territories, alongside nearby restaurants just outside the main gates.
- Paid public parking is available nearby, though finding open spaces on weekends can be challenging.
- The grounds feature paved pathways suitable for strollers and wheelchair users, though navigating the historic layout requires some walking.
Images of Московский зоопарк (Moscow Zoo)
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Dmitry Ivanov., public-domain, via Wikimedia Commons 
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Retired electrician, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons 
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Retired electrician, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons 
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Александр Сигачёв, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons 
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Александр Сигачёв, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons 
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Александр Сигачёв, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons 
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Александр Сигачёв, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons
Opening hours
| Days | Opens | Closes |
|---|---|---|
| Every day | 09:00 | 17:00 |
Hours can change on public holidays. Check with the venue before travelling.
Facilities
We hold no categorised facilities for Московский зоопарк (Moscow Zoo). What the venue itself says is under “What the venue says” above.
Exhibitions & events
No upcoming events
No temporary exhibitions or scheduled public events are published for Московский зоопарк (Moscow Zoo) at this time.
Accreditation
- WAZA-WP member (source)
Location & map
Bolshaya Gruzinskaya 1Moscow
Russia
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Frequently asked questions
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Animals
Photographs show each species in general. They were not taken at Московский зоопарк (Moscow Zoo).
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giant pandas -
polar bears -
penguins -
elephants -
gorillas
Exhibits
- Old Territory
- New Territory
- Kids Zoo
On site
- Арахноландия 103 m from the centre of the site
- Московский зоопарк 118 m from the centre of the site
Nearby zoos and aquariums
No nearby venues listed
We have no other zoos or aquariums listed near Московский зоопарк (Moscow Zoo) yet.