Park Safari (Shkotovo, Primorsky Krai): visitor reviews
Shkotovo Safari Park is a wonderful zoo where you can get acquainted with animals from Ussuri taiga. Tourists will be able to observe how they behave in a natural environment.
Safari park: Primorye Territory
Shkotovo is a big village. It is located in Primorsky Krai, and from there, 2 km away there is a safari park where you can meet Amur tigers, bears, deer and other animals. Still in it tourists admire various birds - owls, crows, eagles and so on.
Safari Park Shkotovo is very large (almost 8 hectares). There are 4 parks in it. One is for tigers, the second for ungulates, in the third there are predatory beasts, and in the fourth - birds. At each site you can observe how the representatives of the fauna walk in the natural environment. There are no bars and all tourists have the opportunity to see the most interesting and beautiful animals.
Parks for tigers and ungulates
Large areas of forest are allocated for animals. For the tigers, for example, almost 130/50 m are allocated, and around the perimeter this part of the forest is about 350 m. The Tigers have free walking and a quiet lifestyle.
Great attraction in the tiger park -This is the goat Amur, who led the tiger Timur as a dinner. Nobody expected them to be friends. As it turned out, the tiger did not eat a goat and took it to his company. Now tourists can admire the unique friendship between the tiger and the goat.
For ungulates left 4 hectares of forest. Here they made 3 cages and planted them with plants. Animals enjoy fresh and fragrant grass. When the plants end in the same enclosure, the ungulates are transferred to another one - this is necessary in order for the plants to grow again in the first. Then transferred to the third enclosure. Thus, animals are always beautiful and cozy.
Hyphae, noble and spotted deer, roe deer, pheasants and rabbits live in the park of ungulates. Among these animals come across even hand, which with pleasure approach tourists.
Parks for predators and birds
As stated above, animals live without cells. Birds of prey and birds are no exception. Safari Park Shkotovo is famous for the fact that tourists can watch the games of animals without bars. There are 8 species of carnivorous animals: bear cubs (Himalayan), raccoon dogs, red wolves, fox, badger, otter, forest predatory cats, raccoon.
Shkotovo Safari Park is famous for its wide variety of birds. Among them there are eagles, pheasants, beautiful crows, owls. Both adults and children are delighted with this wonderful corner of wildlife.
Shkotovo Safari Park: description of animals
For the money that the park receives from tourists,feed the animals. They look well-groomed and beautiful. Fox is completely unlike a wild animal, it is not afraid of people and even allows some tourists to pat themselves.
They go to Shkotovo Safari Park not only to seeon the tiger Timur, the goat Amur, but also on the red wolves. They are beautiful, interesting and behave absolutely naturally. Many tourists are very curious to watch them.
Roe deer and deer are not afraid of people at all, they can not only be stroked, but also photographed. Teddy bear-mischievous people constantly play, play with their games, than amuse tourists.
Some can even get their hands on a man. Otters and badgers run around people, so they can be seen in all their glory.
In January 2016, Shkotovo Safari Park became famous for another amazing animal - a leopard. While it is close to tourists are not allowed, because he needs time to get used to the new habitat.
Ducklings with ducks splashing in the pond. It's very funny to watch. Ducklings from mom do not lag behind and are constantly beside her. She teaches them to swim and dive.
Wild boars are also near the tourists all the time. They can be fed and patted. They have a well-groomed and clean view, so it's nice to be near them.
In the morning, animals eat more readily than in the evening. After all, tourists constantly feed them. Therefore, animals and birds are constantly fed and happy.
Prices in the park
The cost of tickets is acceptable, so everyonethe tourist will be able to visit this wonderful place. There are two excursions. The first - parks of tigers and ungulates. Its cost varies from 250 to 350 rubles. It all depends on the age of the person. For pensioners and children under 14 years is cheaper, for adults - more expensive.
The second excursion is parks of birds of prey and birds. It is cheaper than the first. Prices range from 150 to 250 rubles. Children under 3 can visit the tour for free. However, do not forget that tickets must be bought on passports and relevant documents.
Very beautiful safari park Shkotovo - photos from tourists are just wonderful! By the way, you can take pictures and shoot video of animals and birds here. This service is free of charge.
Reviews of tourists
There are practically no negative reviews about the park. The only thing that many do not like is the large crowd of people in the morning. Therefore, some people prefer to visit the park late in the evening.
Most tourists speak of it only positively. Many like the Shkotovo safari park in that you can feed deer from your hands, look at the famous tiger Timur and the goat Amur.
Some tourists who came for the first time inSafari Park Shkotov were pleasantly surprised, as here is beautiful and well maintained. It was expected a dull forest with tortured animals. In fact, it turned out that there is a whole structure for both tourists and animals.
To feed the animals, give out a little food. However, visitors are advised at the entrance to buy more food. After all, the feed very quickly ends, and there are a lot of wanting animals.
Rules of conduct during excursions
Shkotovo safari park can be considered a little dangerous- Still there are predators. Therefore, tourists are forbidden to be near animals without an escort. You can not feed animals with your food.
Safari Park Shkotovo created in such a way thatthe tourist should walk only along the observation road, where people are strictly forbidden to go. If little children have gone with you, never leave them unattended, as this is very dangerous.
Do not tease the animals, because in this way, you can anger him. Explain to your children why you can not make noise, tear plants and throw garbage.
Animals very sharply smell alcohol, so do not come to the park in a state of intoxication. Still animals can not stand the smell of tobacco smoke. Therefore, smoking in this place is strictly prohibited.
Do not bring your own Shkotovo Safari Park with youpets. This is strictly prohibited by the park's employees. After all, pets will tease predators, which will negatively affect their behavior. If you violate the rules, then the administration will write you a fine and withdraw from the park.
Travel Tips
There are a lot of people at the weekend, so try to visit the Shkotovo Seaside Safari Park on weekdays. Then you will see more and learn many interesting facts from the life of animals.
In the park there is a possibility to have a snack. There are small cafes where you can buy a sandwich, tea or coffee pies. Tourists are happy that the food prices are acceptable, so you can afford to rest for a few minutes.
The park is open until 5 pm. Therefore, plan your time so that you do not have to come to the closure. Tourists who visited the park, warn, walking with the baby carriage does not work, so you need to leave the carriage in front of the park in advance. If the child is too young for hiking, it is better to wait with the excursion. After all, you will have to carry it for a long time (one excursion takes about 60 minutes).
Visit a beautiful park, from which there will bemany unforgettable impressions. Tourists are very grateful to those people who created such wonderful excursions for people and the park, for animals.
