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A thematic program dedicated to International Bird Day, which is celebrated annually on April 1, will be held at the Moscow Zoo, the State Darwin Museum, and the Biocluster, all under the jurisdiction of the capital. Department of CultureTickets for events are available to city residents through the Mosbilet service.
Master classes and interactive quests
From April 1st to 5th, the Moscow Zoo will host the "Bird Week" quest from 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM. Participants will be offered a route filled with riddles about the zoo's birds. The results of the quest will be published on April 8th on the zoo's social media pages, and the winners will be invited to a special program on April 11th. Admission is by ticket to the zoo.
On April 1st and 3rd at 2:00 PM, the zoo will also host interactive quests. Participants will answer questions, complete tasks, and learn more about the zoo's inhabitants. Admission is available by pre-registration And ticket to the zoo.
On April 2, 3, and 4, from 12:00 to 14:00, the Moscow Zoo's Bird House pavilion will host a master class at the creative space "Robin the Penguin Workshop." Guests will be able to make bird-shaped souvenirs from eco-friendly materials. Admission is by ticket to the zoo.
On April 4, from 10:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., the Darwin Museum will host a "Who's Singing?" class where everyone can try to identify bird calls. To participate, you must museum ticket.
Additionally, on the same day from 10:30 AM to 4:00 PM, the museum will host a class on "How to Make a Birdhouse." Visitors will learn the secrets of birdhouse making. Admission is by tickets to the museum.
From 10:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., the Darwin Museum will host the quest "Great Crested Grebe – Bird of the Year 2026." Guests will be offered tasks to complete using a goose feather. To participate, you must museum ticket.
On April 11 at 2:30 PM, a workshop in collaboration with the City Farm at VDNKh will be held at the Biocluster in Pavilion No. 28, Beekeeping. Participants will be able to make starling and birdhouse figurines using appliqué techniques. Admission is by tickets to the pavilion.
Excursions and lectures dedicated to birds
On April 1, 2, and 3, from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM, the Moscow Zoo will offer mini-tours dedicated to birds. They will take place every 30 minutes in the left and right wings of the Bird House pavilion. Admission is by ticket to the zoo.
On April 2 and 4 at 2:00 PM, the zoo will also host a tour dedicated to ornithology. Residents will learn about the secrets of the Big Presnensky Pond and the history of the birds on display at the zoo. Admission is available by prior registration. ticket to the zoo.
On April 4, from 10:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., the Darwin Museum will host a class titled "Feathers and Down Under the Microscope" and "How Eggshells Work." Visitors will be able to examine feathers and eggshells under a microscope and identify birds by their feathers. Admission is by tickets to the museum.
On the same day at 12:30 PM, the museum will host a popular science lecture, "Birds of Moscow." Participants will learn about the birds that inhabit the capital and where they can be seen and heard. The meeting point is the Eco-Moscow multimedia center. To participate, you must have a museum ticket.
At 1:30 PM, the museum will also offer a tour of the "Penguins" exhibit. Visitors will learn about the anatomy of these birds, their origins, and their lifestyle. Admission is by tickets to the exhibition.
At 3:00 PM, the Darwin Museum will host a lecture, "In the Wilds of the Ussuri Taiga," led by scientist and writer Vladimir Gorbatovsky. Visitors will learn about the wildlife, national parks, and nature reserves of the Ussuri region. The meeting point will be the Eco-Moscow multimedia center. Admission is by tickets to the museum.
On April 5 at 11:00 a.m., the Moscow Zoo will host a lecture titled "Is a Chicken Not a Bird?" It will cover the topic of evolution—from ancient lizards to modern bird species. The lecture will be held at the educational center at 4a Krasnaya Presnya Street. Admission is by tickets.
On April 11 at 4:00 PM, a tour will begin at Pavilion No. 28, "Beekeeping," at the Biocluster. It will be led by Olga Kalashnikova, a research fellow at the K.A. Timiryazev State Biological Museum. Guests will learn about synanthropes and how birds build their nests. Admission is by tickets.
In addition, the Moscow Zoo has prepared an online quiz with daily questions about birds, which will be held on its social media pages from April 1 to 5.
Anyone can also watch Japanese cranes online at the zoo and then test their knowledge about them in the project with broadcasts on mos.ruHere you can also learn more about two other bird species—green peacocks and spotted turkeys. Live streams from the aviary are available daily. The project is being implemented in collaboration with the Moscow Department of Information TechnologyThe program of events in city museums contributes to the implementation of the goals and objectives of the national project in Moscow. "Family"More information about Russia's national projects and the capital's contribution can be found at special page.
The Mosbilet service makes planning any kind of vacation convenient and enjoyable—from theater and concert trips to sports activities and picnics. Tickets are sold without markups or intermediary commissions. The service also offers many free events. Tickets for new season theater premieres and performances featuring renowned artists are also available. If you have a full or standard mos.ru account, you don't need to enter personal information when purchasing. Tickets for children are purchased using a simplified process. Users don't need to bring identification to attend cultural events; they simply show the ticket inspector their digital ticket's QR code.
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