Novosibirsk Zoo named after Rostislav Alexandrovich Shilo

Novosibirsk Zoo founded in 1947 is the oldest zoological park in Siberia. It houses around 12,000 animals of 790 species including over 350 listed in the International Red List. The zoo's collection includes one of the best worldwide collections of cats and weasel-like creatures. The zoo occupies an area of 65 hectares, collaborates with more than 150 zoos in 44 countries worldwide and belongs to organizations EARAZA and WAZA. Additionally, it maintains international studbooks for 110 animal species.