Ménagerie, Hunting park in Gatchina, Russia
The Ménagerie Park spans 340 hectares of land with a network of intersecting alleys, waterways, and meadows north of Gatchina Palace Park.
In 1765, Count Grigory Orlov received the Gatchina estate from Catherine II and established the park as a hunting ground with various wild animals.
The park forms part of the UNESCO World Heritage site that encompasses Saint Petersburg's historical center and related palace complexes.
Multiple entrances provide access to the park's extensive network of paths, which residents use for running, walking, and nature observation.
The park once housed exotic animals including camels, bears, and European bison from Białowieża Forest until 1917.
Location: Gatchina
Inception: 1760s
GPS coordinates: 59.58000,30.10000
Latest update: March 29, 2025 14:03
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