The official opening of the Tallinn zoo was held on 25 August 1939. Work on the organization of the zoo took over the Union for the protection of animals and the Institute of nature protection and tourism. Disputes about the opening of this institution was conducted long ago and ceased in 1937 when the team of the Estonian Union of Riflemen brought living rysenka Illu, which, along with the Cup was a prize in a competition in Helsinki. This animal became the first pet of the zoo and its symbol.

First, as an experiment, it was decided to gather a small collection of animals and gain experience grooming Pets. This is the first zoo was established on a temporary site, on the edge of Kadriorg Park. In 1940, the activities of public organizations banned, and the institution came under the control of the city Council, the zoo is a municipal so far.

However, the war did not contribute, of course, the development of the zoo. Only in 1983 he moved into new territory in Veskimetsa, an area of about 87 hectares. the Impetus for this move was that in place of the zoo was planned to lay high-speed road. The move was imminent, and had to accept temporary quarters, which was a converted military warehouses. It was planned that the new territory will be learned in 10-15 years. However, after the Moscow Olympics, the construction of cultural and sports institutions was banned for 10 years. Therefore, the construction of a complex of buildings of the zoo began only after the restoration of Estonia's independence. From a certain side of it's even good, because in construction we can use modern technologies and materials.

In addition to a General overview of the collection, which introduces the diversity of species of fauna, the zoo specializes in some groups of animals. For example, the zoo in Tallinn has one of the world's best collections of mountain goats and sheep, also a noteworthy collection of eagles and vultures, a collection of owls and cranes.

Achievements and efforts of the staff of Tallinn reserve did not go unnoticed. In 1989, this reserve was the first among Soviet adopted by the International Association of zoos (WAZA).

Make your visit to the zoo was more interesting and informative, you can order the guide, which tells in detail about the inhabitants of the zoo. You can choose to review or thematic tour. In summer you can go on a night tour where you can learn and see the features of the behavior of animals in the night time. By prior arrangement there is a possibility of renting the picnic areas, which are at the zoo a few.

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