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"Olen'ya Ferma" Na Rybolovnoy Baze Otdykha "L'vovo"

4.7 · 452 reviews
Relaxed and family-oriented
"Olen'ya Ferma" Na Rybolovnoy Baze Otdykha "L'vovo", Moscow Oblast, Russia, 143641
Interesting facts
1

The deer population at the farm includes both European spotted deer and sika deer.

2

The farm is part of a wider recreational estate that utilizes the ponds of the L'vovo region for fishing tourism.

3

Interaction with the animals is structured to allow direct feeding, which serves as the primary activity for families.

4

The site layout separates the residential fishing zone from the animal enclosure, preserving a semi-wild habitat for the deer.

Overview

Olen'ya Ferma at L'vovo is a specialized deer sanctuary located within a recreational fishing complex in the Moscow Oblast. The farm focuses on the interaction between visitors and free-roaming spotted deer. Guests can hand-feed the animals, which are accustomed to human presence within the designated enclosure. The facility is integrated into a larger park area that includes ponds for recreational fishing and lakeside leisure. The deer are kept in a fenced woodland area that allows them to forage while remaining accessible to the public. It serves as an educational and recreational site centered on wildlife observation in a semi-natural environment.

Photo spot

The edge of the fence line during feeding time, which allows for close-up portraits of the deer against a forest backdrop.

Insider tips

Bring comfortable, waterproof footwear suitable for unpaved forest trails and muddy conditions.

Purchase the provided feed at the entrance, as feeding the deer with outside food is restricted for the animals' health.

Combine your visit with a walk around the adjacent fishing ponds for a full afternoon of outdoor activity.

What to avoid

Do not attempt to feed the deer carrots or apples brought from home without asking the staff, as strict dietary protocols are in place.

Good to know

Open daily, but access to the deer enclosure may be restricted during periods of heavy snowfall or extreme mud during spring thaw.

Etiquette

Do not chase or touch the animals forcefully; maintain a calm demeanor to avoid scaring the deer.

Plan your visit
Typical visit
1.5-2.5 hours
Best time to visit
Weekday mornings in late spring or early autumn to avoid crowds and enjoy the forest in temperate weather.
Address
"Olen'ya Ferma" Na Rybolovnoy Baze Otdykha "L'vovo", Moscow Oblast, Russia, 143641
Website
56.097, 35.719
Get directions
Details
Animal speciesSpotted deer (Cervus nippon)
Interaction typeSupervised feeding and observation

Frequently asked

Plan for about 1.5-2.5 hours to see the highlights.

The best time to visit is Weekday mornings in late spring or early autumn to avoid crowds and enjoy the forest in temperate weather..

The edge of the fence line during feeding time, which allows for close-up portraits of the deer against a forest backdrop.

Close by you'll find Yaropoletskaya Ges, Yaropolets Museum of Local Lore, Bratskaya Mogila Kremlovskikh Kursantov.

Russia

About Shakhovskaya, Moscow Oblast