A trip to the Taigan Safari Park will allow you to feel the world of wildlife, see the king of animals and communicate with real predators. In Crimea, not far from Feodosia, a unique nature reserve with wild animals has opened its doors to visitors. In the park, you can not only get acquainted with representatives of the African fauna, but also fully relax in a cozy hotel.
Lions, tigers and other exotic animals native to Africa can be seen in Russia. An amazing place has appeared in Crimea where you can see wild predators living in natural conditions.
History of the park
In 2006, on the territory of the old military base, Oleg Zubkov, an entrepreneur and director of the Skazka zoo in the city of Yalta, begins the construction of a huge park. Unique wild animals were collected from different countries. Zoos in Russia, Europe, Africa and the CIS participated in filling the park.
The safari park was opened in 2012. It is located near Feodosia in the city of Belogorsk. The Taigan Park has over 500 animals. In addition to lions and tigers, visitors can see:
- jaguars;
- giraffes;
- camels;
- seals;
- lemurs;
- leopards;
- reptiles;
- birds.
Since the territory of the park is very large, it is almost impossible to walk around it in one day.
Overview of the Taigan Lions Park
For the convenience of visitors, the territory of the park is divided into several zones. In addition to walks and excursions, there are additional services. For example, it is possible to take a picture with a little lion cub directly in the hotel room, although the reviews of visitors about this service are extremely negative. Little kittens look confused and unhappy. Therefore, it is better to communicate with adults and not torment the kids. All animals in the park treat people adequately, and communication with predators is under the supervision of experienced staff.
Safari Zone
The most impressive place in the park. Graceful lions in natural living conditions. Dozens of individuals move freely around the territory, lead a normal life. The only thing that distinguishes the life of predators from a real veld is hunting. The animals are fed raw meat every hour. But you can watch how the king of beasts majestically moves through his lands.
To see this unique sight, special bridges with fences are laid for the guests of the park. Visitors walk at a height of about two meters and are completely safe. Then you can go down and watch the waterfowl. The walk ends with a magnificent Ferris wheel, from which the entire park is perfectly visible.
According to visitors, the best time to watch predators is at dusk. After a sultry day, the lion's pride wakes up, and guests can appreciate the real life of this noble family. The sunset, the roar of lions will plunge the visitors of the park into a real jungle.
Park zone
Beautiful alleys decorated with fountains and ponds. Gorgeous peacocks stroll importantly along the paths of the park. In this area there are aviaries with monkeys, giraffes, and zebras. Colorful parrots and Himalayan bears, llamas and bison will make an unforgettable impression on visitors to the park.
Children's zoo and bird house
There is a petting zoo in the park. Almost any inhabitant of the park can be fed. Fruit can be brought by yourself or purchased directly in the park on special trays.
In the bird pavilion, you can see swans, pelicans and other birds. On the territory of the poultry house there is a pool with penguins. The only drawback of the park, which is noted by tourists, is the strong stuffiness in the pavilion during the hot season.
Lviv park services
The entrance ticket to the park for children from 3 to 10 years old costs 450 rubles. An adult ticket costs 900 rubles.
Several excursions have been developed for visitors. The most interesting is called "Real Safari". The cost of the service is 6000 rubles. per person. During the excursion, visitors to the park have the opportunity to communicate with the inhabitants of the lion's pride live. Delightful photos with real wild predators will delight any tourist. Registration for safari is carried out by phone or directly at the entrance to the park at the ticket office.
Modes of movement in the park "Taigan"
You can move around the Taigan Park in different ways:
- The most budgetary, but not the most convenient option is walking. You can walk for free, but you won't be able to enjoy all the sights due to the size of the park.
- You can go around the menagerie quickly and inexpensively on a small train that travels along a certain route. For such an excursion, visitors will pay from 100 rubles. up to 400 p. depending on the number of places in the typewriter.
- An alternative for free movement around the park will be an electric car, which can be rented. One hour of the trip will cost from 2000 rubles. up to 4500 p. The more seats there are in an electric car, the more expensive it is to rent.
- The most convenient and relatively inexpensive way to get around is the cycle rickshaw. Rent will cost 200 rubles. in one hour of walking. Its advantage is that you can drive it to any part of the park.
- A special luxury awaits those tourists who want to see the park from a bird's eye view. A helicopter ride costs 10,000 rubles. for three people. The tour takes about 15 minutes. But the impressions of the flight will remain for a long time. The magnificent landscapes of Crimea, the view of the White Mountain, which shines dazzlingly in the sun's rays, will not leave indifferent even the most discerning tourist.
Hotel "Safari"
The park is unique in that you can observe the life of wild animals in natural conditions. Therefore, you can see the lion hunt only early in the morning or in the evening. During the day, these huge cats rest and hide from prying eyes in the thickets.
The hotel, located in a park area, will allow visitors to take a break from a long walk and watch animals in the evening. Guests can choose their accommodation from affordable rooms to luxury apartments. Wi-Fi is available in the hotel and cafe.
Near the hotel there is a cafe "White Lion". There, visitors to the park can have a full meal. In addition, you can rent a banquet hall in the cafe and celebrate an anniversary or a wedding celebration.
You can book a room on the official website of the reserve. Room rates and living conditions are indicated for each accommodation option. The cheapest room will cost 1800 rubles. per day, luxury apartments cost 6000 rubles. In any room you can watch TV, boil a kettle and connect to a Wi-Fi network.
Memo for park guests
Most of Taigan's animals are great for people, but every visitor must remember that these are wild predators and their actions can be unpredictable, especially if the guests of the park behave incorrectly. In addition, animals are of great value to the state and the scientific world.
It is prohibited in the park:
- Scare and tease all animals without exception.
- Go into the enclosures and throw various objects or food leftovers there.
- Feed animals in unidentified places.
- Allow children to climb the enclosures, touch animals with their hands or other objects.
- Leave children unattended and allow them to move independently around the park.
- Come to the park with your pets.
- Distract zoo staff with various questions, preventing them from doing their job. All questions from visitors are answered by the park administrator.
- Play musical instruments or listen to music loudly.
- Drink alcohol. For this there is a cafe "White Lion".
- Dispose of the park's inventory at your own discretion.
In case of accidents, loss of children or other misunderstandings, please contact the park administrator.
