Anapa is a wonderful Black Sea resort and a very cute town with a population of only about 70 thousand people. It’s amazing how a relatively small area could accommodate so many zoos, of which there are as many as half a dozen. Which one should you choose to visit, since there is not much time at the resort, where people come mainly for the sea? What zoo in Anapa is so interesting that a trip there will be remembered for a lifetime? To decide, let's take a short excursion to each of them.
"Balu"
This zoo was called a safari park and named after Baloo Bear, one of everyone’s favorite Disney cartoon characters. Here, as is customary in safari parks, the animals are kept without cages. The Balu Zoo in Anapa has an unusual design. The usual iron bars are replaced with glass here, that is, essentially the same cages, only in a new way. On the one hand, this is quite good, because you can get a better look at all the representatives of the fauna and even “touch” with your hand a formidable tiger, lion or bear, if it suddenly occurs to them to lie down next to the glass. With such an innovation, this is the only zoo in Anapa. The photos here, if there is no bright sun and stand at the right angle, turn out unique. In addition to glass cages, “Balu” has several open enclosures for large animals and ponds with small islands in the center, where water lovers live. Entrance to the safari park costs 300 rubles for everyone, without exception, who is already 5 years old. This wonderful place is located near Lake Chemburk on Pionersky Avenue, 20A. You can get here on foot or by minibuses 128, 114 or 134. Get off at the Dolphinarium stop. There is a parking space nearby. There is no trade in anything on the territory of the zoo.
Zoo "Lukomorye"
Stanitsa Golubitskaya is gradually turning into a year-round resort.
One of the objects that you can visit in this resort town at any time of the year is the Lukomorye Zoo. It opened just over two years ago, but has already gathered within its walls more than a hundred different animals, thereby becoming one of the largest natural parks on the Azov coast. The management placed the main emphasis on young visitors to the Lukomorya Zoo. The main feature of the Golubitsky Zoo is that almost all animals can be fed by hand (of course, under the watchful supervision of keepers and only with special food). Also, the Lukomorye Zoo is home to both wild and domestic animals.
Anyone who enters the territory of the Lukomorye Zoo will immediately be struck by the peculiarities of the Kuban flavor. The clean and wide yard, as well as the paths winding between the enclosures, invite you to go on an exciting walk. One of the largest and most visible objects of the Lukomorye Zoo is the Bird House. In it you will see various breeds of chickens, pheasants, geese, ducks, partridges and many other birds that can be found in nearby fields and courtyards. It is worth noting that the poultry yard in Kuban has always occupied a special place, and therefore was a unique symbol of prosperity and thrift. The immediate neighbors of the bird family of the Lukomorye Zoo are the giant Egyptian tortoise, as well as the sparrowhawk, which, like a vigilant guard, keeps order in this vast courtyard.
Large birds of prey such as eagles, vultures and vultures are kept in separate enclosures. A special place among them is occupied by the wise eagle owl, who recently turned fifty years old! Of particular interest to children are enclosures with goats, deer, raccoons, ferrets, opossums, mountain sheep, camels and other herbivores. Also in the Lukomorye Zoo live predators, which are represented by large cats (leopards, pumas), as well as wolves, foxes and jackals.
A separate kingdom in the Lukomorye Zoo is the terrarium. It contains a variety of lizards, chameleons, snakes (including large ones such as pythons, boa constrictors and even anacondas), as well as frogs and turtles. Here you can watch huge tropical cockroaches and spiders. Also at the Lukomorye Zoo there is a large open pond inhabited by magnificent Japanese carp. These fish are famous for their large size and unique pattern on their scales.
Exhibition at the Balu Safari Park
Everyone who has visited this zoo notes its clean, well-groomed territory and well-fed, healthy, happy animals. At first glance, it is clear that they are looked after here like family. Touching and feeding animals (those not behind glass) is strictly prohibited. This zoo in Anapa boasts a white blue-eyed tiger - a rarity even in the largest zoos in the world, a leopard, lions, llamas, wonderful cute ponies, reindeer, brown and Himalayan bears, a porcupine, a large collection of primates and birds. The reservoirs are inhabited by nutria, turtles, fur seals, and crocodiles. There is also a special corner on the territory called the night world. Here live animals that like darkness. The main disadvantage of this zoo is its compact size. Even if you walk along it slowly, 30 minutes is enough to see all the animals.
"Animal world"
This zoo in Anapa is called a contact zoo, because here, in contrast to the “Bal”, all the animals can not only be touched, but also fed. To ensure that the feeding does not conflict with the usual menu for zoo guests, food for each of them is sold at the entrance. Animals here are kept in ordinary cages, clean and spacious, or in well-equipped enclosures. The price of a ticket to Animal World is also pleasantly surprising and is only 200 rubles for adults and 150 for young visitors, and children under 3 years old are admitted free. Among other advantages, this petting zoo in Anapa is very conveniently located. The address of the establishment is 30th Anniversary of Victory Park. It is in the very center of the city, near the Pobeda cinema. There are many minibuses going there. You need to get off at the “Pochta” or “Second School” stop. Entrance to the zoo from Gorky Street.
Zoos in Anapa
In Anapa, there is everything for family time, even zoos, large and small. Which is important for those who love animals. And among the vacationers at our resort, and among the residents themselves, we must assume there are quite a few of them. In the very center of Anapa there is a miniature zoo where the exhibition “Animal World” is organized. Here you can see such exotic animals as kangaroos, ostriches, crocodiles, red-eared turtles, northern fur seals, pheasants, songbirds, talking parrots, peacocks, monkeys, monkeys and many other interesting animals and birds. And if you are vacationing in Anapa with children, then a trip to the mini-zoo to the Animal World exhibition will be very useful. Moreover, the animals are all tame; they can be fed nuts and fruits by hand.
And there is also the Madagascar Zoo in Anapa. It is located in the 30th Anniversary of Victory Park. The name of the zoo is exotic and the internal contents correspond to this name. The impression is that you find yourself in the jungle: the screams of parrots, the whistling of other birds, the noise from various animals. Here you can see a graceful leopard in the enclosure, and it is not forbidden to take a photo against the backdrop of the enclosure with such a gorgeous animal. And what a handsome ostrich! It's an interesting bird, but it pecks painfully, and it's a little stealthy; it can easily snatch something out of your hands if you get close. Owls, turtles, mini-horses, reptiles - all this variety lives in Madagascar. A new zoo, “Balu”, opened at the Nemo Dolphinarium in Anapa. There are also many interesting animals here: white tiger (the only one on the Black Sea coast), Himalayan bear, porcupine, capuchin, toucan, eagle and others. Little ones will have great joy visiting the petting zoo in Anapa “Zooyasli”. The zoo's outdoor area displays baby dwarf animals. Have you ever been to Lemurland? And this is very close to Anapa. This wonderful country is located near the village of Natukhaevskaya in the DoDo Wildlife Park. And there live funny lemur monkeys - two species: red or rufous ruffed lemurs (five individuals) and a couple of ring-tailed lemurs, which have luxurious striped tails. The DoDo Wildlife Park itself can be of great interest to vacationers. Just recently a wonderful event happened here: two marmoset monkeys got offspring. One has one baby, the other has triplets. And in the wild, among marmosets, only one dominant pair is involved in the reproduction of offspring and the male cares for the cubs. Here, in the Park, the male has withdrawn from parenting and both mothers are happy to take care of the babies. It must be said that marmosets are one of the most amazing monkeys living on Earth: a tiny creature the size of a mouse usually does not exceed 12-15 cm. The Wildlife Park itself is not exactly a zoo. After all, animals here are in conditions close to natural. The park covers an area of about 10 hectares and contains more than 40 animals and birds. Many of them are listed in the International Red Book. It feels like you are in a forest. Moreover, visitors are allowed to communicate with any animal. In addition to funny monkeys, the Park has kangaroos, camels, pheasants, marmots, and dwarf horses. Geese, ducks, swans, and dry-nosed geese live on the shore of a large pond. And in the natural stream live pink pelicans, storks, cranes (several species), and Carolina cranes.
Inhabitants of the Animal World
This zoo in Anapa is one of the smallest. It’s called mini, but despite its rather modest territory, it leaves a good impression on adults and delights kids. There are not very many animals here, but not a few either. Among them are a family of kangaroos with the rarest albino in this species, worldly pigs, monkeys, raccoons, goats, sheep, lambs, a tame ostrich, which was born here from a brought egg, peacocks, toucans, talking parrots, a lot of other birds, they have their own small terrarium and aquarium with fish. Reviews from those who have been here are only rave. Although they are written by adults, in this wonderful corner of nature, where you can communicate live with our little brothers, for a while they seem to become children again.
Crocodile farm
This place can hardly be called a farm as such. Most likely, this is another petting zoo in Anapa, only here you have to pet and feed not cute fluffy bunnies and guinea pigs, but toothy crocodiles and insidious pythons. This fantastic corner is located on Grebenskaya Street, 4. It is not so far from Pionersky Prospekt, but it is more convenient to get there by taxi or your own car. Nearby are the Golden Beach water park and the Spartak stadium. The farm area is wonderfully decorated, there is a lot of greenery, there are funny animal figures where many visitors take pictures of kids, there is also an ice cream pavilion, and next to the farm there is a cafe where you can have a snack. Suspended and classic bridges are built over ponds with crocodiles to make it easier to see the toothy animals. Prices here vary widely. Thus, adults pay 600 rubles for entry, children over 3 years old - 500 rubles, feeding a crocodile with a fishing rod costs 200 rubles, and feeding other animals - 100 rubles. You can also pet reptiles in this zoo, but only with the permission of the instructor. And here you can take a photo with the most dangerous predator in your hands.
About beavers, donkeys and amazing ducks
And this is the poultry house in the Manor.
You won’t meet anyone here - royal pheasants, which turn out to be domestic tyrants and sadists (didn’t know? - ask the guide why), white beautiful peacocks, ducks from India that can walk just like penguins - Indian runners, Carolina ducks and mandarin ducks.
A king pheasant can easily kill its mate
And this is borbr with beaver - Peach and Masha! Well, so funny, just squeaking and delight!
Beavers live by the pond. But they are not the only inhabitants of the pond - there are an incredible number of turtles, as well as a bunch of carp and other fish.
At the end of the trip, the Dagestani donkey Gennady allowed Diana to ride him.
These funny and homely-looking animals have long been valued in the Caucasus more than an ordinary horse. They carry huge loads - up to 200 kg and will never throw off the rider.
Funny raccoons
It turns out that these raccoons are not at all as smart as people think. Why were they called garglers? And it’s better for you to find out at the “Manor” itself.
The excursion to the Estate is not limited in time. You can spend at least the whole day there. And by the way, I strongly recommend that you leave as much time as possible for visiting the ostrich farm - at least 3 hours, no less.
The mother abandoned the fawn and it was fed by the owners of the estate
While you see everything, while you talk to the animals, while you take photos, while you look and choose souvenirs at the kiosk, time will fly by in a flash. And then you’ll want to have a snack or drink something cool.
Here's where else you can try real ostrich meat
Speaking of souvenirs, you can buy not only funny magnets, but also a real amulet, which African shamans still make from ostrich fluff.
Why not try ostrich fried eggs?!
What an egg!
One can feed the whole family. An ostrich egg is considered a great delicacy, but it is also terribly useful, by the way, especially for the cardiovascular system and gastrointestinal tract.
Here is the video When I was holding the egg in my hands I was very afraid of dropping it, it’s a shame. It turned out that you just can’t break an ostrich egg like that. You have to drill the shell with a drill, can you imagine? It is so durable and strong. I wish I had an egg like this for Easter!)
My conclusion: The ostrich ranch or ostrich farm near Golubitskaya “Usadba” is a must-visit! This is not an ordinary zoo or a banal ostrich farm. This is a place where you will meet amazing and beautiful birds and animals and take with you not only new knowledge and new experiences, but also a lot of positive emotions!
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- Address : Temryuk district, village. For the Motherland, st. Zavodskaya, 17
- Phones: 8(918)4560694, 8(918)3113102
- website : usadba.natamani.ru
- Instagram of the Estate: https://www.instagram.com/usadba_kontaktniy_park/
Ticket price - 400 rubles Opening hours: from 10 am to 6 pm every day in the summer, in the autumn-winter period on Fridays and Saturdays by prior arrangement
Residents of the crocodile farm
Here you can see a lot of crocodiles of different breeds, both adults and kids. In addition to them, there are other reptiles on the farm, such as anaconda, python, predatory and peaceful turtles (kids enjoy riding on the latter and taking pictures, they are so huge). Children and adults will undoubtedly enjoy the pavilions with birds and animals, where you can see monkeys, rabbits, and goats painted in different colors. In addition, the farm has a butterfly pavilion, where beautiful creatures from all corners of the Earth are collected. In addition to contemplating the guests, they are allowed to feed. Meat is bought right here on the farm, fishing rods are provided. During the day, useful and interesting information about the animals living in this amazing place can be obtained from instructors, and in the evening, visitors can watch an extreme show.
"DoDo"
This zoo in Anapa could be called differently, for example, “Animal Paradise”, everything is so wonderful here! The DoDo Zoo is located not in Anapa, but in the village of Natukhaevskaya, which is 23 kilometers from the city. More precisely, on the outskirts of the village, so there is plenty of space for animals there. But getting here is not entirely convenient. By car you need to take the A290 highway. At the right turn there is a large zoo banner. You need to take a taxi or take a minibus or regular bus in Anapa going to the village, and then either walk or take a taxi. Ticket prices here are as follows: children under 3 years old do not pay, from 3 to 5 - 50 rubles, from 5 to 12 - 200 rubles, from 12 years old - 300 rubles for entry. The zoo has an equestrian club. Horseback riding lessons cost 700 rubles for one lesson, and 10 lessons cost 5,000 rubles. The territory of the zoo is not only huge, but also very beautiful. There are many flower beds, benches, and funny figures. There is also a toilet, a shop, a children's playground, and a large parking lot.
Sights of Golubitskaya
Almost all types of entertainment offered in the village are designed for family vacations.
Waterpark "Sea Reef"
This water park is the largest water park on the Taman Peninsula. The water park is open from June to August, from 10.00 to 19.00.
Ticket prices:
- Visitors above 141 cm - 800 rubles,
- from 101 to 140 cm - 500 rubles,
- up to 100 cm and up to 3 years - free.
Zoos and animal corners
The village has almost all types of entertainment involving animals (except for the circus):
- dolphinarium,
- big zoo,
- petting zoo,
- crocodylarium.
The Lukomorye Zoo , as its creators say, is the largest private zoo in the south. The zoo is open almost 24 hours a day: from 9 am to 9 pm, seven days a week from May to September. Tickets cost 500 rubles, children under 3 years old are free.
The crocodile farm in Golubitskaya is the largest in Russia. Here you can not only see many crocodiles and other reptiles, but also feed them! I remember the same attraction was in Alushta, the children were absolutely delighted. Ticket prices for adults/children:
- Visit with excursion 600/500 rubles,
- Visit with excursion + show 800 rubles.
Very young children (under 3 years old) attend for free.
Dolphinarium "Nemo" . Dolphins and fur seals are on display, dolphin therapy is separate.
The Raccoon House is a small petting zoo with raccoon therapy (it turns out that this happens), in which, in addition to raccoons, there are also exotic animals: spiders, toads, etc. The cost is 600 rubles for all departments of the zoo.
Mud lake Golubitskoe
Golubitskoe mud lake is located almost on the central beach of the village: it is separated from the Sea of Azov by a small hill. Here you can take a mud bath, and then walk to the beach and wash off the dirt, very convenient.
The only inconvenience is that the healing layer of mud is located under water, quite far from the shore, so you will have to try hard for the sake of recovery.
Read more about all the mud lakes and volcanoes of the Taman Peninsula here.
Fauna "DoDo"
The DoDo Zoo in Anapa is so large in area that at the entrance they offer to buy a map so as not to get lost. Enclosures for animals are as close as possible to their natural habitat. Among the happy inhabitants (there are forty species in total): meerkats, camels, llamas, monkeys, lemurs, peacocks and many others. On the territory there is a large pond where you can see a wide variety of waterfowl, such as mandarin ducks, swans, pelicans, there are cranes, ostriches, a large collection of chickens, pheasants and parrots. Many of them are happy to make contact, not at all afraid of humans.
"Lukomorye"
This zoo is also located not in Anapa, but next to it - in the village of Golubitskaya on Naberezhnaya, 1a. Ticket price for adults and children over 14 years old is 300 rubles. Up to 5 years - no payment, from 5 to 14 - 200 rubles. Photography here is paid and costs 50 rubles. The Lukomorye Zoo in Anapa is one of the largest. On its territory there is a pancake shop where you will be treated to delicious pancakes and ostrich egg omelet. The internal structure of the zoo is very convenient for its inhabitants and visitors. The former live in unusually spacious enclosures, always clean and well-groomed, while the latter can not only admire many animals without looking through the bars of the cage, but also pet everyone who comes close to the fence, and even feed some. The fauna of Lukomorye is rich and diverse. There is a huge collection of birds, many different animals, and there is its own terrarium.
Petting zoo "Lukomorye" for the whole family
At the Lukomorye Zoo in the village of Golubitskaya you can see both wild and domestic animals.
Its special pride is its spacious poultry houses. They contain pheasants, the males of which have luxurious plumage, as well as decorative chickens. The aviary with a pond is home to wild diving ducks, geese, Indian ducks and some other waterfowl. In their neighborhood there are predators, among which special attention is paid to the vulture, whose wingspan reaches almost two meters. Small but very fast sparrowhawks live in the same enclosure. Of course, not only birds live in this Golubitsky zoo. There are also domestic rabbits and mischievous goats who will gladly try the delicacies that you bring them. Also in “Lukomorye” live animals from the forest areas of the Krasnodar Territory: deer, mountain goats, wolves and even a brown bear. The zoo also has guests from distant, desert areas of the planet, for example, a camel.
At the Lukomorye Zoo in Golubitskaya you can also visit the terrarium. Some representatives of this kingdom are kept in spacious outdoor enclosures in the summer. For example, a large land turtle, and next to it in the pond live red-eared tortillas. Iguanas and other tropical lizards are kept in special terrariums that maintain constant temperature and humidity. You can also see large snakes here, which also live in closed glass enclosures. This is done not only for the safety of visitors, but also to maintain an environment familiar to these slightly creepy but quite charming creatures.
But not only the reptile inhabitants of the Lukomorye Zoo can tickle your nerves. The giant insects of the island of Madagascar are kept here under special conditions. These include huge tarantula spiders, cockroaches of incredible size, and many other baleen and arthropod insects of tropical latitudes.
Zoo "Lukomorye" in Golubitskaya: address, how to get there
You can get acquainted with all the inhabitants of the Lukomorye Zoo in the village of Golubitskaya either independently or as part of an excursion group.
There are also several ways to get to it. By personal car, if you move from Temryuk to Golubitskaya, but turn at the fork towards the Lada boarding house. Also in the summer, shuttle bus runs to the Lukomorye Zoo. You will need minibus No. 105 (Temryuk-Golubitskaya), the interval of which does not exceed twenty minutes. Zoo "Lukomorye" in Golubitskaya on the map
"Madagascar"
The most interesting zoo in Anapa is “Madagascar”. At least that's how it's advertised. It is located in the area of the 30th Anniversary of Victory Park, on Gorky Street 1B. Adults pay 600 rubles for entry; children under three years old are allowed in without paying. Here you can look at numerous inhabitants of the seas and oceans, including the world's largest shark, bloodthirsty crocodiles, poisonous snakes and spiders, peaceful animals and birds, even microbes. This is such a rich exhibition. Photographing all the inhabitants of Madagascar, with the exception of the shark, is not prohibited.
Impressions from the visit
“Madagascar” is Anapa’s most controversial zoo. On the one hand, the organizers have done a lot to attract as many visitors as possible. On the territory of “Madagascar” they placed a tunnel oceanarium, the zoo itself, a terrarium and a hall with microorganisms, that is, microbes and other microscopic living creatures. On the other hand, there are many animals, but there is not enough space for them. The glass in the aquarium is not the freshest, it is hard to see through them. In a terrarium, snakes and other inhabitants are squeezed into aquariums that are small for their size. Therefore, many who visited this zoo in Anapa leave less than enthusiastic reviews. The first place to complain is the hall of microorganisms, which is a small room with two working screens on which something incomprehensible is projected. Why is it unclear? Because there is no guide in Madagascar, each visitor figures out for himself what is in front of his eyes. There are also comments in the reviews that there is an unpleasant smell in the halls from the activity of animals; not all cages and aquariums have explanatory signs.
Where to go from Golubitskaya
If you looked at the list of attractions and were surprised by the meager choice of entertainment, do not immediately abandon your holiday in Golubitskaya. From here it is very convenient to travel around the Taman Peninsula and the entire Krasnodar Territory. Places you need to visit (active links, read details about each place):
- lotus valley,
- dolmens of Gelendzhik and waterfalls of the Zhane River,
- Taman,
- Novorossiysk,
- to Crimea (via Temryuk).
