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With the arrival of spring and positive temperatures at the Moscow Zoo, subordinate to the capital's Department of Culture, animals that spent the winter indoors came out for a walk. To see them, simply purchase tickets from the service. Mosbilet.
Birds were among the first to move into the outdoor aviary at the new site. The birds are released in the morning and afternoon, when the sun warms the ground to 5-10 degrees Celsius. Visitors can observe demoiselle cranes, black storks, crowned cranes, saddle-billed jabirus, black-necked cranes, and marabou cranes.
"The release of warmth-loving animals outside is always an important milestone, marking the arrival of true spring at the zoo. We strive to make this transition as comfortable as possible, taking into account the individual characteristics of each species. It's especially touching to watch our young residents. For example, the baby capybaras, born in the fall, went for their first walk and curiously explored the snow. And the male lowland gorilla, Vizuri, a true leader, was the first to take his family for a walk, setting an example even for the youngest, Kvito. We invite Muscovites and visitors to the capital to stroll through the zoo grounds and observe the lives of our residents in their outdoor enclosures. You can also follow many of our residents online at zoo.mos.ru," said Svetlana Akulova, General Director of the Moscow Zoo.
At the end of March, Dalmatian and Great White Pelicans, as well as cormorants, moved into the outdoor pond at the new site. They spent the cold season in the "Birds and Butterflies" pavilion.
Among the mammals, lowland gorillas have also entered the outdoor areas. Visitors will see male Vizuri and female Kira, as well as their baby, Quito. Zoologists have now begun adding adult food to his diet: greens, twigs, fresh vegetables, dairy products, nuts, seeds, and dried fruit.
In the old area, you can watch the world's largest rodents, native to South America—the capybaras—strut about. These aquatic pigs rely on water for their enjoyment. During the warmer months, they bathe in the outdoor moat. The first to emerge is little Simka, born last fall. Her sister, Verta, follows her into the outdoor area.
The giant anteaters Diego and Bella, who live next door to the capybaras, also go for walks.
Capybara cubs were born at the Moscow Zoo.
In April and May, with the onset of stable warm weather, other zoo inhabitants will gradually begin to venture outside, such as orangutans, ring-tailed lemurs, flamingos, dik-diks, meerkats, giraffes, honey badgers, ground hornbills, and parrots.
The program of events at the Moscow Zoo 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 atspecial page.
Today, the Moscow Zoo is a dynamically developing space where scientific research is conducted, international conferences are held, educational programs are implemented, and a unique atmosphere is created daily for introducing residents and visitors to the amazing world of wildlife.
In early 2025, the Moscow Zoo set a world record for the number of animal species represented—1,253. By 2026, this number had exceeded 1,280. This remarkable achievement was made possible by the many years of work of a team of zoologists, veterinarians, keepers, and other staff.
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