The Moscow Zoo situated in the very center of the Russian capital is one of the largest in the world. The oldest zoo in Russia, established in 1864, passed a long way from a small zoological
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The Moscow Zoo situated in the very center
of the Russian capital is one of the largest
in the world. The oldest zoo in Russia, established in 1864, passed a long way from a small zoological garden to the large scientific, educational and conservation institution.
Zoo became extremely popular with the citizens. It was
financed by the entrance fees and supported by generous charitable gifts, including contributions by the Royal family.
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Nowadays the unique collection of the Zoo numbers
over 7,000 species. The animals are kept in the
open-air cages and pavilions designed in accordance with the natural habitat. One of the most famous Zoo's constructions is the Animals Island built in the 1930s. It is a high stony rock surrounded by a deep-water ditch that separates the visitors from bears, tigers, lions and other large beasts of prey.
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The Zoo's monkeys live in the specially constructed
Primate House. The glass pavilions that imitate the natural
habitat are home to 24 species starting with primitive primacy and ending with anthropoid apes.
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The Night World exhibition is also worth visiting.
It is located in the basement under Animals of
Russia exposition and designed as a large dark cave with illuminated window of enclosures. Each enclosure has shelters imitating burrows, cavities and hollows similar to the type of shelters the night animals naturally hide in during the daytime. But the enclosures that are red lightened have one glass side and so the visitors can watch animals even when they sleep. Among the animal exhibited there are various rodents and chiropters.
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The Moscow Zoo also features the Exotarium. The
large marine aquariums that are up to 3,000 liters
are inhabited with the most exotic fish and creatures of the Pacific and the Indian oceans, Black and Japanese seas. The underwater landscapes of tropical and northern seas are masterfully recreated with the use of the state-of-the-art technologies.
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With its numerous playgrounds, souvenir shops and cafes