Chest opened
+${chestReward.xp} XP
Explorer
NOUVEAU ×${chestReward.collectible.quantity}
tapez pour fermer

See the monuments around you in AR Open chests in the app

Around Us is built for your phone — point your camera at the streets and discover the monuments and places around you in augmented reality. Around Us is built for your phone — chests unlock when you walk, explore and capture nearby places.

•

Enable Location

We need your location to show you interesting places around you

Discover nearby places

Find interesting locations and hidden gems around you

Precise directions

Get accurate directions and distances to places

Your location is never shared with other users. It's only used when you tap the location button.

Chita Zoo

Log in to your account

Start exploring — it's free

Trusted by 94,225 travelers worldwide

Continue with Google
Continue with Apple
or

We will send you a code to connect

By continuing, you accept our Terms and Conditions and our Privacy Policy

Check your inbox

We've sent a pincode in your inbox. Please enter the code below.

Chita Zoo, Municipal zoo in Chita, Russia.

Chita Zoo is a municipal zoo at Zhuravlyova Street 75 in Chita, Zabaykalsky Krai, founded on 20 July 1994 by city administration decree No. 1157. It holds about 700 animals of 156 species, among them an Amur tiger, a Nile crocodile, a brown bear, a reindeer and a collection of fancy pigeon breeds. Its sections are divided into predators, ornithology, exotic animals and hoofed animals.

The zoo opened on 20 July 1994 by decree No. 1157 of the Chita city administration, as the Chita City Zoo. It grew out of a live animal corner set up in 1986 at the Chita Pioneer Palace, today the city Centre for Children's Creativity. Its current organisational and legal status dates from 1 February 2013, when it became a municipal cultural institution.

The zoo began in 1986 as a small animal corner at the Chita Pioneer Palace, today the city's Centre for Children's Creative Work, and it keeps that link to young visitors. Its sections are divided by animal group: predators, birds, exotic animals and hoofed animals, with the bird section holding dozens of pigeon breeds such as the Bakinsky fighting pigeon and the Hungarian giant.

Chita Zoo stands at ulitsa Zhuravlyova 75, postal code 672007, in the city of Chita, Zabaykalsky Krai. The grounds are organised into sections: carnivores, ornithology, exotic animals and hoofed animals, so a visit can be planned section by section. The zoo is a municipal cultural institution founded by the Chita city administration.

The zoo began in 1986 as a small animal corner at the Chita Pioneer Palace, today the city's Centre for Children's Creativity, and only became a municipal zoo by decree No. 1157 of 20 July 1994. Its current legal status dates from 1 February 2013.

The community of curious travelers

AroundUs brings together thousands of curated places, local tips, and hidden gems, enriched daily by 94,225 contributors worldwide.

Start exploring
Inception
July 20, 1994
GPS coordinates
52.04194,113.50278
Latest update
October 29, 2026 03:18
Around this place
Daursky Nature Reserve
Russian Federation

Daursky Nature Reserve

175.2 mi
Alkhanay National Park
Russian Federation

Alkhanay National Park

83.7 mi
Aginsky Datsan
Russian Federation

Aginsky Datsan

78.3 mi
Russian Federation

Sunny Mys site of ancient settlement

172.4 mi
Decabrists Church, Chita
Russian Federation

Decabrists Church, Chita

1.5 mi
Datsan de Tsugol
Russian Federation

Datsan de Tsugol

114.5 mi
Chitinsky Datsan
Russian Federation

Chitinsky Datsan

0.9 mi
Lake Arey
Russian Federation

Lake Arey

121.4 mi
Aninsky datsan
Russian Federation

Aninsky datsan

156.9 mi
Egituysky datsan
Russian Federation

Egituysky datsan

121 mi
Zabaykalskiy Krayevoy Dramaticheskiy Teatr
Russian Federation

Zabaykalskiy Krayevoy Dramaticheskiy Teatr

0.8 mi
Transbaikalian historical museum in Chita
Russian Federation

Transbaikalian historical museum in Chita

0.5 mi
Джарун Хашор
Russian Federation

Джарун Хашор

155.9 mi
Torey Lakes
Mongolia

Torey Lakes

164.1 mi
Кіжингинський дацан
Russian Federation

Кіжингинський дацан

159.9 mi
Alexander Nevsky Cathedral
Russian Federation

Alexander Nevsky Cathedral

0.6 mi
Дом Лопатиной-Гантимуровой
Russian Federation

Дом Лопатиной-Гантимуровой

0.8 mi
Shaman-Gora
Russian Federation

Shaman-Gora

137.6 mi
Landscapes of Dauria
Mongolia

Landscapes of Dauria

168.3 mi
Покровский монастырь (Чита)
Russian Federation

Покровский монастырь (Чита)

1.3 mi
Спасо-Преображенская церковь (Баргузин)
Russian Federation

Спасо-Преображенская церковь (Баргузин)

194.5 mi
Lokomotiv Stadium
Russian Federation

Lokomotiv Stadium

1.3 mi
Nativity of Christ Church
Russian Federation

Nativity of Christ Church

185.7 mi
Дом Бутлицкого (Баргузин)
Russian Federation

Дом Бутлицкого (Баргузин)

194.6 mi
Здание банка (Баргузин)
Russian Federation

Здание банка (Баргузин)

194.6 mi
Торговое здание купца Лозовского (Баргузин)
Russian Federation

Торговое здание купца Лозовского (Баргузин)

194.7 mi
Forest steppe part of Daursky SNBR
Russian Federation

Forest steppe part of Daursky SNBR

139.5 mi
Kazansky Cathedral, Chita
Russian Federation

Kazansky Cathedral, Chita

0.9 mi
Show the full map
Reviews
Share your experience

No review yet

Discussions
Start a discussion...

No discussion yet

« Chita Zoo - Municipal zoo in Chita, Russia » is provided by Around Us (aroundus.com). Images and texts are derived from Wikimedia project under a Creative Commons license. You are allowed to copy, distribute, and modify copies of this page, under the conditions set by the license, as long as this note is clearly visible.

Discover hidden gems everywhere you go!

From secret cafés to breathtaking viewpoints, skip the crowded tourist spots and find places that match your style. Our app makes it easy with voice search, smart filtering, route optimization, and insider tips from travelers worldwide. Download now for the complete mobile experience.

Around Us App Screenshot
❝

A unique approach to discovering new places❞

— Le Figaro

❝

All the places worth exploring❞

— France Info

❝

A tailor-made excursion in just a few clicks❞

— 20 Minutes

Around Us
Travel Guide & Maps
Download

Send to your phone

QR Code
1

Open the camera app on your mobile.

2

Point at the QR code with your camera. A notification will appear.

3

Tap the notification to open the link.