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— Fennec fox cubs Our most attentive and patient visitors can now catch glimpses of our fennec fox pups (Vulpes zerda). Although they have already grown almost to the size of adults, they are still very cautious and timid. But sometimes, you may spot a curious little face with huge ears peeking out of… 22/09/2026

— Commemorative stamp Today marked another significant event for Mykolaiv Zoo! To celebrate the 125th anniversary of our institution, Ukrposhta, Ukraine’s national postal operator, has issued a special postage stamp sheet and an envelope dedicated to our anniversary. The commemorative stamp sheet features residents of Mykolaiv Zoo: a Rothschild’s giraffe, a maned wolf,… 12/09/2026

— Official Opening of the Exhibition of Drawings by Competition Participants and Award Ceremony for the Winners In 2025-2026, Mykolaiv Zoo and the Mykolaiv Children’s Art School held a drawing competition dedicated to the 125th anniversary of Mykolaiv Zoo. The title of the competition, “From Dream to Reality,” reflects the creative process of bringing children’s dreams to life and imagining a bright and peaceful future. Today, we… 11/09/2026

— Fun Lessons at Mykolaiv Zoo For several difficult years of war, we have been holding interesting educational events at the zoo to mark September 1, the first day of the school year. Not all children now have the opportunity to attend real, “live” lessons rather than classes online in front of a computer screen. Some children… 01/09/2026

— 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