To Visit the city of Grodno and visit the local zoo-this is the real crime. Today the Grodno zoo is the oldest and most interesting in the whole of Belarus. On the area of 5 hectares with comfort, in conditions close to natural, contains a variety of animals. To visit this place it will be interesting to both adults and children.
At the men's gymnasium named after Adam Mickiewicz there was a Society of nature lovers. In 1925, the organization has achieved the opening of the Botanical garden surrounding the Park, today it is a Park. Gilbert. A few years after the creation of on-campus green zone appeared and its own small zoo. It is believed that the first animal was a black beaver, which from the Moon to the zoo delivered personally Kochanowski. In the first years of its existence, the Grodno zoo boasted a collection of 17 animal species "exhibits". The zoo for educational purposes began to visit not only the students but also their peers studying at other institutions. In 1930, the zoo gained its permanent residence. All animals were transported on a specially equipped area, the zoo is located at this address today. About 1935 changed the status of the organization. Since then, the entrance fee, and visit the animal Park can be anyone. All this time the zoo has evolved gradually increased its territory, and new animals. In 1936 there were only about 400 different species.
The war years – it is a dark stain on the history of zoo in Grodno. Strongly affected the territory itself, was destroyed many buildings, killing animals, some very valuable specimens have been transported to the zoo of Koenigsberg. Suffered during the war, and Jan Kochanowski is one of the organizers of the Grodno zoo. He was arrested along with 99 representatives of the educated strata of society. When local residents appealed to the head of the Gestapo with the request to release the prisoners, he said he is going to shoot 25 people out of hundreds of detainees, and the rest let go. Among the sentenced to death were included and Jozef Favorskii, a teacher, a father of six children. In addition, he was a close friend of Kochanowski, and then John offered his life in exchange for the release of this man. The founder of the zoo was shot in the summer of 1942. Grodno zoo during the German occupation had been almost completely destroyed. In 1944, Soviet troops liberated the city, but on the site of the once flourishing animal Park was waiting for them only gloomy ruins. Its new zoo story starts in December of 1944. At the time, was chosen as the new Director of the allocated territory and building materials, as well as the first animals-two donkeys.
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In late 1946 the Grodno zoo has again become an interesting place for residents and tourists. At that time it was possible to see deer, donkeys, foxes, brown bears, wolves, camels, wild boars, peacocks, ostriches and many other animals. Gradually beautified the grounds, rebuilt all the buildings. The official opening took place on 28 September 1946. At the same time, the institution was allocated for 5 hectares of land, set up real prospects for development of the Park animals.
In Soviet times, the zoo has steadily evolved, but in the perestroika years was noticeable typical for its period of decay and ruin. Large-scale reconstruction was carried out in 2002. Thanks to the repair and marked improvement of the territory of the Grodno zoo took its modern form. Today you can see modern, comfortable cages, large cage surface area “Granny's yard" of where the animals you can pet and feed. For visitors there's plenty of benches, cafes and restaurants, children's rides, shops, among them a real pet store, where you can select a pet for yourself.
A Zoo in Grodno today is the largest in Belarus. It is located close to the main train station, address: Timiryazeva street, possession 11. The cost of child admission ticket is$ 2, and adult is$ 4, kids under 6 years have free access to the Grodno zoo. The time of the organization's work: from 10.00 to 18.00 every day including weekends and holidays. Note: animals do not feed and take pictures with the flash.
Animal Park in Grodno-one of the most popular attractions for tourists and a favorite place for walking locals. Delighted with his visit to the children of different ages, because here you can not only see exotic animals but also to pet some of them in the contact mini-zoo and a ride on the wagon or the children's train. A large area, a sufficient number of restaurants and cafes, and rest areas make this place a great family walk for the day. Importantly, all guests of the zoo in their reviews claim that the cons. If you have the opportunity, you should visit this place – positive emotions are guaranteed!
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