Yesterday, a new species appeared in Mykolaiv Zoo – the leopard cat (Prionailurus bengalensis) – a species of feline from the subfamily of Felinae. Leopard cats live in South and East Asia. Their size corresponds to the size of a domestic cat, and in their vast range they are found…
14/08/2025
Today, the zoo held an ecological and educational event dedicated to World Lizard Day. During the event, our visitors got acquainted with interesting lizards from the collection of Mykolaiv Zoo, were able to communicate with them, pet them, and learn a lot of interesting things about these creatures. Leopard geckos,…
14/08/2025
On August 6, 2025, our Asian elephant (Elephas maximus) Dinkar celebrates his anniversary. He turns 15!
Before coming to us, this young elephant has already changed 3 zoos. The fact is that Dinkar is a real troublemaker. He is very active, playful and wayward. But it is precisely such restless…
13/08/2025
August 10 – World Lion Day
On August 10, Ukraine and the world celebrate World Lion Day. This holiday was launched in 2013 by the organization Big Cat Rescue, which protects big cats from cruelty and extinction. The purpose of this day is to draw attention to the problems faced…
13/08/2025
World Elephant Day is an annual international event celebrated on August 12 to promote the conservation and protection of elephants around the world. Conceived in 2011 by Canadian filmmakers Patricia Sims and Michael Clarke of Canazwest Pictures, and Sivaporn Dardarananda, Secretary General of the Elephant Reintroduction Foundation in Thailand.
Elephants…
13/08/2025
July 14 – World Chimpanzee Day
On July 14, 1960, Dr. Jane Goodall arrived in what is now Gombe National Park, Tanzania, to begin her groundbreaking study of wild chimpanzees. This day marked the beginning of years of extensive research that has helped us learn more about our closest relatives.…
12/08/2025
July 16 is World Snake Day.
World Snake Day is celebrated annually on July 16. The purpose of this day is to raise awareness of snakes and their role in the ecosystem, to help people learn more about these reptiles, to draw attention to these extraordinary creatures and to dispel…
12/08/2025
The following are invited to work at Mykolaiv Zoo:
- Leading specialist in public procurement with the possibility of reserving- Public procurement specialist- Ticket cashier- Veterinary paramedic- Animal care workers- Garbage truck driver- Leading computer systems engineer- Organizer of cultural and leisure activities- Zootechnicians- Utility worker- Green construction worker- Territory…
15/07/2025
Volunteer from Sweden Martin Johansson and his friends helped the zoo with veterinary drugs. This is not the first time that Martin has provided assistance. Among the drugs and materials that will be very useful are syringes, droppers, Ringer's solution, dressings, gowns for vets, etc.We thank Martin and all the…
04/07/2025
