The Moscow Zoo is situated in the centre of the Russian capital. It is one of largest zoos in the world. It was founded in 1864 and from its first days, the Zoo became extremely popular with both children and adults. For more than 250 years, the Zoo remained open. Even during the war year, 1941, it had one milion visitors. Nowadays, more than 6,000 animals live in the Zoo and some of then belong to endangered species. The Moscow Zoo consists of two parts( the Old and the New) which are connected by a bridge over the street. Everyone can enjoy watching cwans, pelicans and other lovely berds in the zoo ponds as well as plenty of rare animals from all over the world and exotic reptiles. there is also the bird house, night world and others.in the moscow zoo, you can walk and watch the wildlife, see a dolphin show, go on rides and take part in vaarious activites and festivals/ there are also clubs children and teenagers. the moscow zoo is open every day except mondays and it`s free for children