Tashkent Zoo: Tickets, Photos, Price, Map

The city of Tashkent in Uzbekistan is a place with a diverse culture and certainly has stunning tourist attractions. However, this city is not only culturally rich but also geographically diverse. You can experience this biodiversity in some of the top zoos in Tashkent. A city rich in diverse cultures definitely benefits from tourist places and valuable natural space. Tashkent is a city that is an affordable tourist destination compared to other countries.

There are many sightseeing spots in Tashkent, from pristine natural beauty to magnificent historical sites, from green valleys to high mountain ranges, all of which have their own beauty. Another important tourist attraction of Tashkent is its zoo, which brings special beauty and pleasure to travelers. There are about 500 different species of animals in Tashkent Zoo. It is a great place to go for all age groups. You can even visit the zoo with your family. The zoo was opened almost 100 years ago and well-maintained ever since. You will see some big animals at Tashkent Zoo, including gorillas and giraffes.

History of Tashkent Zoo

Tashkent Zoo is one of the most popular attractions in Uzbekistan, which is visited by many tourists every year. This zoo was established in 1924 on the territory of the former zoo with an area of 3 hectares in the country house of an official. Although the zoo’s area was small in the beginning, it progressed and expanded bit by bit, and in 1940, the number of animal species reached 200. Half a century later, the construction of a new zoo was started next to the Botanical garden. In 1977, the zoo was moved to another area and then opened to the public. Today, the area of the zoo is about 21 hectares and hosts more than 370 animal species.

This zoo has many artificial lakes, fountains, waterfalls, and waterways that add to the beauty of the zoo. The park of this zoo has many green spaces with resting places that double the comfort of visitors.

Different Parts of Tashkent Zoo Park

Tashkent Zoo has different and attractive sections, including the aquarium, terrarium, animal breeding station, vivarium, small mammals, invertebrates, ungulates, waterfowl, birds of prey, birds, parrots, primates, butterfly house, and contact zoo. Besides the entrance, there is a children’s corner where small animals are kept.

Tashkent Zoo Photos

The zoo’s aquarium has a capacity of 100 cubic meters of salt water and 200 cubic meters of fresh water, in which different types of animals and fish swim. Among the fish that can be seen in this aquarium, we can mention tiger perch, Nyasa kingfish, elephant fish, and black pacu.

One of the most attractive and popular parts of this zoo is its wild animals. In this section, you see many predatory animals, such as lions, bears, wolves, foxes, tigers, and jackals.

More than 50 species of animals and reptiles, including turtles, geckos, agamas, iguanas, skinks, snakes, and crocodiles, are kept in the terrarium.

Animals’ Protection

Visiting zoos is associated with one of the most vivid childhood memories. Animals, birds, and reptiles kept in zoos are kept and bred. Tourists can visit Tashkent Zoo in certain months. Tashkent Zoo often shelters and protects endangered animals. In addition, the authorities of Tashkent Zoo, to protect animals and wildlife, have designed healthy eugenics programs to protect extinct species, which has made the zoo famous worldwide and is visited by many tourists. Therefore, the animals at the zoo are all in perfect health, and there is no cause for concern.

Other Parts and Facilities of Tashkent Zoo

Toy and souvenir shops, playground for children, many cafes and ice cream shops, playground facilities for children, including a merry-go-round, trampolines, and rental of electric cars, shooting range, camel and horse riding, carriage ride, photo shoots with animals, a steam train ride that passes through the zoo.

Tashkent Zoo Park

Tashkent Zoo Map

You can see the map of different parts of Tashkent Zoo in the picture below.

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Tashkent Zoo Tickets & Price

Tickets are free for disabled people. Children under 7 years old do not need to buy a ticket. The cost of visiting for military personnel and children between 7 and 16 years old is 15,000 UZS. The cost of visiting is 25,000 UZS for ages 16 and up.

Info About Visiting Tashkent Zoo and Park

Working hours of the zoo: every day from 9 am to 6 pm

Park working hours: Open every day from 8:00 am to 8:00 pm

Attractions nearby: Tashkent Television Tower at a distance of 3.2 km

Tashkent Botanical Garden is 500 meters away.

Exhilarating Experience at Tashkent Zoo

Visiting zoos and aquariums is one of the most enjoyable experiences of your life because you can see plants and animals you do not find in your everyday life. At the same time, the memories you bring home will remain for the rest of your life, and you will become more aware of a wide range of creatures; So, act as soon as possible to visit the Tashkent Zoo and have a fun day with your family.

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