Wildlife and nature parks

Russians are proud of and passionate about their nature so, although Moscow is deservedly famous as one of the great megapolises of the world and the largest city - by far - in Europe, it should come as no surprise for visitors to find that Moscow has specialist parks to whet the appetite of the keenest naturalist, and more than satisfy the rest of us.

Botanical Gardens The Russian Academy of Sciences' Main Botanical Gardens contain an enormous number of native and tropical plants in 360 hectares of beautiful parkland and a series of vast greenhouses.  ›››

Moscow Zoo Recently renovated, the zoo is Moscow is a pleasant surprise, and ideal for keeping children entertained  ›››

Elk Island National Nature Park Moscow has the only national nature reserve in Europe located in a city with more than a million inhabitants.  ›››

Troparevsky Forest-Park A recent addition to the list of Moscow's parks, Troparevsky is an ideal place for a walk in the South-West of the city.  ›››