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— Aldabra giant tortoises Today, 18 July, Mykolaiv Zoo welcomed two remarkable new residents – Aldabra giant tortoises (Aldabrachelys gigantea), also known as Seychelles giant tortoises, native to the Seychelles Islands. The tortoises are a special gift marking the 125th anniversary of Mykolaiv Zoo from renowned Ukrainian herpetologist Dmytro Tkachov, founder and owner of… 29/07/2026

— Birth of fawns We continue introducing you to the wonderful residents of our zoo. Today’s story is about our European fallow deer (Dama dama) or, more precisely, their long-awaited fawns: a playful little male born on 23 June 2026, and a very special little female, born a few days later on 28 June.… 29/07/2026

— World Chimpanzee Day Every year on July 14, the world celebrates World Chimpanzee Day – a day dedicated to our closest relatives in the animal kingdom and to raising awareness of the need to protect them. It was on this date in 1960 that Dr. Jane Goodall began her legendary field studies of… 28/07/2026

— July 16 - World Snake Day Every year on July 16, the world celebrates World Snake Day. It is a wonderful opportunity to learn more about these remarkable reptiles, which play an essential role in natural ecosystems. World Snake Day aims to dispel common myths and unfounded fears, as the vast majority of snake species pose… 28/07/2026

— Nature Reserve Workers' Day 7 July marks Nature Reserve Workers' Day in Ukraine. Nature Reserve Workers' Day was established by the Decree of the President of Ukraine No. 629/2009 of 18 August 2009 and has been celebrated annually on 7 July. The purpose of this day is to support nature conservation, recognize the significant… 07/07/2026

— Female camel Leyla On June 23, 2020, a male Bactrian camel calf was born to the camel family at Mykolaiv Zoo. He was named Zaurbek. Zaurbek spent the first three years of his life at Mykolaiv Zoo. Then, at the request of Odesa BIO Park and under a breeding agreement, he was transferred… 01/07/2026

— Anniversary On June 29, Iryna Arkadiivna Shchynova, Head of the Programming Department, celebrated her jubilee. Iryna Arkadiivna has been working at Mykolaiv Zoo since February 21, 2007. At the beginning of her professional career at the zoo, she held the positions of Animal Keeper in the Aquaterrarium Department, Computer Operator, Software… 01/07/2026

— Hello summer Today, June 21, Mykolaiv Zoo held a festive event as part of the celebration of the 125th anniversary of its founding. A wonderful concert program for our visitors was prepared by the talented young performers from the Molodizhnyi Municipal Palace of Culture. Energetic dance performances, patriotic songs, and vibrant artistic… 20/06/2026

— Penelopa the tigress has died Today we say goodbye to one of our Amur tigress sisters – Penelopa. This is a great loss for our zoo, as she was one of its oldest residents. Penelopa was born at Mykolaiv Zoo on September 21, 2005, and lived a long life for a tiger – more than… 18/06/2026