Stavropol Zoo - one of the main attractions of the city. He is the only zoo in the stationary region. The zoo is located in the southwestern part of the city, in a beautiful park of Victory. For many locals hike here was a real family tradition.

Zoo began its existence in 1988, more than twenty years he worked while in a consumer society "Stavropol parks of culture and rest." But since August 2011 the zoo is an independent entity. Powered Zoo at full cost recovery. The money earned goes to the animals and the completion of the zoo.

Stavropol Zoo begins with a dedicated area in the forest where the animals feel at home. Each animal has its own separate large area. Just beyond the entrance to the zoo, you can see the beautifully decorated cages, a little further pond with beautiful swans, ducks and pelicans. To the left of the main entrance is exotarium different snakes, lizards, turtles and crocodiles.

Today, home to a zoo in Stavropol 112 inhabitants. This brown bear, a leopard, a pair of lions, European fallow deer, wild boar, camel, wolf, lynx, yaks, pelicans, peacocks, ostriches and many other representatives of fauna.

In the zoo, there are places for recreation and entertainment venues. There are installed benches, sitting where you can admire the animals. There is always cool, because the zoo is located in the forest. During the year Stavropol Zoo is visited by over 24 thousand. Man.

A couple of years ago, the zoo launched a program, "Take care of animals," according to the rules that anyone can choose a pet, and he liked to sign a financial contract that are based on the calculation of the annual detention ward. After signing the contract is awarded to the trustee a certificate of thanks and a document stating that he is a member of the club's guardians of the zoo.