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…
08/07/2026
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…
02/07/2026
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…
02/07/2026
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…
21/06/2026
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…
19/06/2026
Summer is a time of bright emotions, new friendships, and relaxation. Today, some of the residents of Mykolaiv Zoo paid a visit to children attending a summer camp based at the Young Technicians Station.
The main purpose of such meetings is not only to entertain children, but also to introduce…
16/06/2026
“Hello, colorful summer!” was the name of the festive program organized by the Sh. Kober and V. Khomenko Central City Library for Children, in which Mykolaiv Zoo also took part. A festive concert, fun games, interactive stations presented by the Patrol Police, the State Emergency Service, and the Red Cross,…
02/06/2026
