Zoo Club Travel Guide
Free Guide: Discover exotic animals from around the world at Zoo Club in Bardar, Moldova, just a short trip from Chișinău!
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Discover exotic animals from around the world at Zoo Club in Bardar, Moldova, just a short trip from Chișinău!
Zoo Club, located in Bardar, just 13 km from Chișinău, offers a unique opportunity to encounter exotic animals and birds from around the world in a familiar Moldovan setting. Originally a farm for breeding ostriches, it has grown into a diverse collection, providing an engaging experience for all ages.
Opening hours
- MonClosed
- Tue9 am–5 pm
- Wed9 am–5 pm
- Thu9 am–5 pm
- Fri9 am–5 pm
- Sat9 am–6 pm
- Sun9 am–6 pm
Opening hours as listed on the venue’s Google Business Profile. Hours can change for services and special events, so check with the venue before you go.
- Address
- Bardar, Moldova
- Phone
Getting there
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Taxi/Ride-Share
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Overview
Nestled in the village of Bardar, a short distance from Chișinău, Zoo Club provides visitors with an opportunity to explore a diverse collection of exotic animals and birds within a traditional Moldovan landscape. Founded in 1990 by Igor Balzhikov, a zootechnician, the zoo began as a humble ostrich farm, the first of its kind in Moldova. Over time, the farm expanded to include various species from around the globe.Visitors can see and interact with a variety of animals, including the world's largest African ostrich, miniature quails, American mustangs, and majestic Latvian horses. The zoo also features raccoons, mini-goats, alpacas, wild rabbits, kangaroos and more. Children and adults alike can enjoy pony rides and hand-feed peacocks and swans.Zoo Club is dedicated to conservation and education, offering a space where people can connect with nature. It is open for excursions and also caters to those interested in purchasing rare breeds of animals and birds. The zoo is closed on Mondays.
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