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Celebrating 103 Years of the Odesa Zoo

29 September 2025

On September 27, the Odesa Zoo celebrated its 103rd anniversary, turning the occasion into a true family festival.

Guests enjoyed a vibrant concert featuring the dance group «Kazka» (led by Malvina Zahrebneva) and artistic ensembles from art school No. 5 in Odesa.

Children participated in a painting workshop and sessions for creating mandalas.

The archery club «Sarmat» (led by Sergey Bykovsky) set up an area for archery, allowing everyone to test their skills.

Animators provided an entertaining program for the youngest guests.

Odesa Zoo's director Igor Bilyakov addressed the attendees, thanking partners, volunteers, and everyone who supports the institution in its daily activities, helping to create a space of kindness, beauty, and care for nature.

The Odesa Zoo expresses sincere gratitude for the support and participation in the festive event: the Seraphim Sarovsky Charity Fund, volunteers Lyudmila Nasarzhivska and Tatyana Trufanova, the «Kazka» dance group, art school No. 5 in Odesa, and the «Sarmat» archery club.