Nikolaev Zoo

Nikolaev Zoo

Nikolaev Zoo was founded by the mayor of Nikolai Pavlovich Lyonovich. As he himself wrote in the report submitted to the Executive Committee of the Nikolaev Region in 1923, the zoo, then called the Aquarium, was created on April 26, 1901.
Before the October Revolution in Russia, the aquarium was the mayor's private collection, and it was located in his detached house. In the pre-revolutionary period, the Leontovich group was widely known in Russia and Europe. The aquarium was equipped according to the most modern technical achievements of the time. Electric air compressors and water heaters were used in fish tanks, in quantities of 75. Some tanks contained up to 3000 liters of water. The group consisted of about 50 species of fish and reptiles, all in over 1,000 samples. There were only seven such groups throughout Europe. NP Leontovich regularly published works on aquatic biology, was an active member of Nikolaev's natural community. In 1918 the group was nationalized and Lyontowicz was appointed as its director.

At the present time as much as he lived earlier in the interest of our people so it is clear. Unfortunately, our Zoo Museum is on a voluntary basis. There is no guard in the crew. And the room itself is not completely ready for viewing. In the future, we have plans to set up a museum exhibition in a large spacious hall equipped with the latest equipment and professional staff. The museum in the zoo allows us to diversify the scientific and educational work with visitors. Practically every zoo has the opportunity to create its own museum, preserve its history and extend the life of the animals with a new quality.

Phone: +3805122445180

Leontovich Square ,,
Mykolaivska oblast

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