The zoo operates on the concept of 'zooterapy,' suggesting physical contact with animals helps reduce stress and anxiety in visitors.
Staff are present at all times to educate guests on proper handling techniques to ensure the safety of both the animals and the public.
The facility strictly regulates the diet of the animals, offering specific, approved feed for visitors to use during interaction sessions.
The interior is structured to allow animals to retreat to private, non-public zones when they require rest from human interaction.
Trogatel'nyy Zoopark in Rostov-on-Don is a petting zoo designed primarily for tactile interaction with small, domesticated, and exotic animals. Located within the cultural hub of Teatral'naya Ploshchad', the facility allows visitors to touch and feed animals under staff supervision. The collection typically includes species such as rabbits, guinea pigs, hedgehogs, turtles, and various birds. The zoo focuses on educational engagement, emphasizing sensory experience for younger children. Animal welfare protocols are in place to manage interaction times and provide resting periods for the residents. The environment is indoors, climate-controlled, and maintained to ensure consistent access throughout the year regardless of external weather conditions.
The interactive zones where guests can hold smaller animals like rabbits or guinea pigs.
Arrive during midweek to avoid the crowds that typically gather on weekends.
Sanitize your hands thoroughly at the provided stations before and after interacting with any animals.
Ask staff members for the specific feeding preferences of each animal to avoid distressing them.
Avoid attempting to feed the animals with food brought from outside, as this is strictly prohibited for animal health safety.
Visitors are required to follow all staff instructions regarding animal handling and must maintain a calm, quiet demeanor to avoid startling the residents.
