Kiev zoo — is one of the largest zoos on the territory of former USSR countries and one of the oldest zoos in Ukraine. It covers the territory about 40 hectares. The animal collection of the zoo numbers about 3500 animals from all over the world. Nowadays it is not only a showcase of animals, but also a research center, working on acclimatization of far land animals, preserving and reproduction of rare animals, such as the Amur tigers, bisons, Przewalski's Horses and some others. read more→