Moscow Zoo

Moscow Zoo

Russian  Moskovsky Zoo-park,  

      largest zoo in Russia, exhibiting an outstanding collection of northern animals and many exotic species. Founded by a public society in 1864, the zoo later was privately owned. In 1919 it was declared the property of Soviet Russia (Union of Soviet Socialist Republics) and in 1923 was put under the Moscow City Soviet (council). It incorporates 20 hectares (49 acres) and includes small, unbarred enclosures as well as large paddocks for herds. The Moscow Zoo remained open during World War II, though much of the park was destroyed. The zoo contains more than 3,000 specimens of 550 species.

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