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Novosibirsk Zoo

One of Russia's largest zoos with over 11,000 animals of 770 species. Famous for successful breeding of endangered species including snow leopards and Przewalski's horses. Set in a pine forest covering 65 hectares. The mascots are ligers - lion-tiger hybrids.

Practical Information

Updated: Dec 31, 2025

Visit Duration

Minimum2 hours
Recommended3 hours
Maximum5 hours

Entrance Fee

Adult
500 RUB~500 $
Child
250 RUB~250 $

Crowd Level

High — many people

Price Range

Budget
Official Website

How to Get There

Metro: Zayeltsovskaya station (Leninskaya line), exit to Timiryazev Street, then 10 minutes walk or bus 45 to Zoo stop. Buses: 45, 4, 12 to Zoo stop. Trolleybuses: 2, 7, 13 to Zayeltsovskaya stop. By taxi you can arrive at the main entrance from Timiryazev Street. Paid parking available.

Working Hours

Updated: Dec 31, 2025
Monday09:00 — 18:00
Tuesday09:00 — 18:00
Wednesday09:00 — 18:00
Thursday09:00 — 18:00
Friday09:00 — 18:00
Saturday09:00 — 18:00
Sunday09:00 — 18:00
Note

Largest zoo in Russia. Some enclosures closed in winter

Accessibility

Wheelchair Access
Partially accessible

Travel Tips

Useful tips for visiting Novosibirsk Zoo

Must see ligers — lion-tiger hybrids, rare worldwide. Feeding schedule posted at entrance. Cart rental available for small children. Summer hours extend to 21:00.

Zoo is in central Novosibirsk. Reach by metro to Zayeltsovskaya station, then bus or walk. Large paid parking at entrance.

One of Russia's largest zoos with unique animal collection. Famous for breeding rare felines — ligers and tigons. Beautiful grounds with lakes and park areas.

Unique ligers — lion-tiger hybrids. Polar bears in pool. Zoo panorama with lake and park alleys.

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Weather

Average temperature by month

Nowweather-15°
80%11 м/с
Todayweather-10°-21°
Tomorrowweather-22°-29°
Thuweather-28°-31°
Friweather-32°-37°
Satweather-35°-40°
Sunweather-32°-37°
Monweather-29°-37°
-13°
-22°Jan
-10°
-19°Feb
-2°
-11°Mar
9°
-1°Apr
19°
7°May
24°
13°Jun
26°
15°Jul
23°
13°Aug
17°
7°Sep
7°
0°Oct
-4°
-12°Nov
-11°
-20°Dec

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