All over the world, April 27 is celebrated annually as World Tapir Day. This day was first celebrated in 2008. Its purpose is to draw attention to the need to protect these unique animals.
Tapirs (Tapirus) are among the most ancient mammals that have survived to the present day. Their…
30/04/2026
April 26 marks the anniversary of Mykolaiv Zoo – we are 125!
The history of Mykolaiv Zoo is a story of challenges and achievements, victories and tragedies, success and trials.
Mykolaiv Zoo traces its 125-year history back to 1901, when Mykola Pavlovych Leontovych’s private aquarium was opened to the public.…
28/04/2026
On April 28, 2026, the zoo will operate as follows:
opening time - 9:00 AM;
closing time - 3:00 PM;
ticket office hours - from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM.
27/04/2026
Mykolaiv Zoo reached out to caring residents with a request for help in cleaning large ponds from silt deposits. In response to our appeal, two organizations joined us – the “Second Breath” Narcological Center and the Center for Reintegration of Homeless People, who helped us with the cleanup today!
We…
08/04/2026
April 1 – International Bird Day (Ornithologist’s Day)
Bird Day in Ukraine is celebrated every year on April 1 to draw attention to the protection of birds. On this day, schoolchildren and adults make and hang birdhouses and feeders. Environmental campaigns, contests, and educational events about different bird species are…
01/04/2026
From March 20 to 23, 2026, the 13th annual meeting of zoo enthusiasts and collectors of zoo-related materials, “ZooFanatika”, took place at Zoological garden Hluboká nad Vltavou (Czech Republic).
This event was dedicated to supporting Ukrainian zoos, which continue to face difficult circumstances. After the initial wave of solidarity, the…
28/03/2026
Today, Mykolaiv Zoo was visited by German journalist Ann-Dorit Boy from the magazine Der Spiegel. This is not her first time working in Ukraine during the four years of the war. She reports to German readers about how various institutions continue to operate under wartime conditions.
This time, the journalist…
11/03/2026
