News

Year of the Blue (Black) Water Tiger according to the Chinese calendar
— Year of the Blue (Black) Water Tiger according to the Chinese calendar The Year of the Tiger on the Chinese calendar will officially begin on February 1, 2022 and will last until January 21, 2023. In Eastern culture the tiger is one of the most respected representatives of the fauna. It is a symbol of generosity, strength and justice. It combines wisdom,… 01/02/2022
International Zebra Day
— International Zebra Day January 31 is International Zebra Day. The holiday was initiated by environmental organizations, including the Smithsonian's National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute. The purpose of International Zebra Day is to help preserve these unique animals. Symbols of beauty and freedom are considered to be horses and their relatives, among which are… 31/01/2022
Winter bird count
— Winter bird count Traditionally, at the end of January, a Great Winter Bird Count is held. During this event, anyone can join in the study of birds that winter near us, and it is not necessary to be a professional ornithologist. People of any age can take part in the event, you can… 27/01/2022
Winter in Mykolaiv Zoo
— Winter in Mykolaiv Zoo The winter zoo looks like this just right now. Hurry to see! 27/01/2022
Photos of animals which can be seen in Mykolaiv Zoo in the winter
— Photos of animals which can be seen in Mykolaiv Zoo in the winter In response to a post in which we showed our snow-covered park, we receive questions from visitors: "Where are the animals? Did they all hide in such weather?" That is why today we again publish the photos made just now of only some animals which can be seen in Mykolaiv… 27/01/2022
Column
— Column "School of Young Zoo Correspondent" Today, young biologists talk about one of their favorite animals – common marmosets. "These monkeys are just called common marmosets. In fact, they are quite unusual and very interesting. That's why we decided to tell about a group of common marmosets that live in Mykolaiv Zoo. We really like these… 20/01/2022
Mykolaiv Zoo congratulates its January birthday animals
— Mykolaiv Zoo congratulates its January birthday animals At the beginning of January, two brothers, Kamchatka brown bears (Ursus arctos beringianus) Myron and Vakula, celebrated their birthday. On January 9, they turned 22 years old. And January 13 is the birthday of the Amur leopard (Panthera pardus orientalis) named Rayo. He turned 12 years old. Today, January 19,… 19/01/2022
Column
— Column "House for animals. The zoo through the eyes of an architect." On a frosty and windy day, it is especially nice to invite guests to a warm place, where greenery abounds and you can hear birds singing. In the exhibit room of the Department of Ornithology in winter you can not only warm up, but also see a collection of birds… 16/01/2022
International Day of Reserves and National Parks
— International Day of Reserves and National Parks January 11, the world celebrates International Day of Reserves and National Parks. This date was first celebrated in 1997 at the initiative of the Center for Wildlife Conservation and the World Wildlife Fund. The purpose of this day is to spread information about the network of protected areas and that… 11/01/2022