About the Zoo
ANIMALS AROUND THE WORLD IN THE KARELIAN FOREST
We invite you to visit the only Zoo in Karelia where you can get acquainted with a great variety of animals of Russia and other countries. Our animals and birds live in a picturesque place. The Zoo is surrounded by the Karelian forest and it is situated on the original landscape. The natural relief of the terrain, trees and artificial ponds create a house for a large number of hoofed animals, predators and birds including rare species that are listed in the Red Book.
You can touch some of the animals, pet little ponies and feed deer. Yes, it’s allowed to pet our animals (with a few exceptions). You may also feed them with a special treat that you can buy at the entrance – your attention will make them happy.
Animals
Birds
Hectares
Our animals
HUNDREDS OF ANIMALS AND BIRDS
There are a lot of different species of animals in our Zoo: from little and nimble raccoons to large bisons, from familiar deer and camels to rare and exotic takins. All of them are our beloved pets and we take care of them as of our children. The animals live on an open-air spacious area surrounded by clear Karelian lakes and forests. We have saved natural conditions for a comfortable life of the animals and created a special environment for those animals that need it. For example, there are some ponds for waterfowls.
Many of the animals like the warmth of human hands and let to pet them with pleasure. Some of them have started a family of their own and have cubs. The Zoo is regularly expanding with new species of animals and birds.
Hoofed animals
Birds
Predators
Video about the Zoo
BREATHTAKING SCALE
The best way to have a rest from a big city is to spend a peaceful morning in the Zoo. Visit the cozy and spacious home of the animals of the Karelian Zoo. Enjoy the atmosphere of this wonderful world.
Petting Zoo
Touch, pet and feed
We have a surprise for our little guests! There is a petting zoo on the territory of the Karelian Zoo where you can see only tame and domestic animals: dwarf sheep, little deer, Cameroon dwarf goats, rabbits, Shetland ponies and other animals.
Playing with animals is unforgettable experience for kinds. Children become more responsible and kinds. The entrance to the petting zoo is included in the common ticket.
Tickets
HERE YOUR ADVENTURE BEGINS
Single tickets
Adult
400 roubles
Children (from 3 to 12 years old)
300 roubles
Children under 3 years
free
Excursion for Groups of 10+
Adult
500 roubles
Children (from 3 to 12 years old)
400 roubles
Children under 3 years
free
Individual excursion (1-9 persons)
Group price
5000 roubles
Reduced fare tickets
Families with 3 or more children, Persons with category 2 or category 3 disabilities – 50% discount.
Persons with category 1 disabilities (with one accompanying person), disabled children, veterans of the Great Patriotic War – free.
These benefits are granted upon presentation of identity documents.
The visit with a guide (on Russian language) is available only by reservation on the phone +7 921 622 97 93.
Please note that the entrance with pets is prohibited