After major renovations all parts of the Yerevan Zoo are again open to visitors. The event was attended by Mayor Taron Margaryan with his family.
As the Yerevan municipality reports, this year one of the most beloved recreation zones of townspeople meets its visitors in completely new, comfortable and modern conditions and facilities.
Accompanied by the director Yerevan Mayor walked in the park, familiarized himself with the activities carried out in the zoo within the frames of the second stage of improvement and development program which was already completed.
It should be noted that as a result of the work carried out in 2016-2018 two new cages with passages for wolves and bears were put into operation Total area of the cages is 5550 sq m which is 5 times bigger than previously. 2 observation decks were constructed which can place 30 visitors at the same time. The program also involved construction of a new cage for lions with the surface of 2950 sq m, 400 sq m of which are winter shelters for the animals. 2 more observation decks were constructed here which can give a place for 80 people at the same time. A zone for direct communication with animals which is of 1200 sq m was constructed too.
Besides, animals quarantine zone was constructed which was highly needed in the zoo. the persons in charge also noted that instead of shabby constructions located on the left of the main road new cages were constructed, improvement, asphalting and landscaping were carried out.