Zaporizhzhia City Children's Botanical Garden | Zaporizhzhia

Here is a detailed profile of the Zaporizhzhia City Children's Botanical Garden, one of the city's most important ecological and educational landmarks:

🌿 Zaporizhzhia City Children's Botanical Garden

🏛️ General Information

Founded: 1958

Location: 11 Charivna Street, Shevchenkivskyi District, Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine

Size: Approx. 15 hectares

Contact Phone: +380 612 708 767

Opening Hours: Daily, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Admission Fee: Around 25 UAH for adults (may vary for children or groups)

🌱 Mission and Purpose

The garden operates as both a botanical institution and a children’s ecological-educational center, offering practical and artistic development for young people aged 5–18. It also plays a critical role in community welfare, particularly since the escalation of conflict in Ukraine.

🔍 Detailed Features

🌿 Botanical Collections

Open Grounds:

Over 1,100 species of trees, shrubs, herbs, and flowers.

Representative flora from:

East and Central Asia

Europe and North America

The Caucasus and Crimea

The Far East

Specialized thematic plantings: rose gardens, medicinal plants, fruit-bearing trees, conifers.

Greenhouse Complex:

Tropical and subtropical plant collections.

Notable rooms include:

"Lemon House": Citrus plants grown in controlled climates.

"Cactus House": Succulents and xerophytes from desert regions.

"Winter Garden": Tropical trees and vines.

Over 3,000 greenhouse specimens.

🎓 Educational Role

Clubs and Sections:

23 youth clubs currently run in the garden.

Topics include:

Botany

Floristics and landscape design

Environmental protection

Zoology

Art (drawing/painting from nature)

About 800 children participate annually.

Eco-Schools and Workshops:

Seasonal programs for school groups.

“Young Naturalist” certification programs.

Guided thematic excursions and botany lessons.

Green Classroom: Outdoor teaching space used in warmer months for ecological education.

🐾 Animal Rehabilitation & Zoohostel

"Zoohostel" houses over 60 rescued or donated animals, including:

Turtles, parrots, iguanas, rabbits, and domestic animals.

Focus on interaction, education, and animal welfare.

A temporary rescue shelter exists for animals and tropical plants abandoned or displaced due to war.

🌳 Community and War-Time Support

"Tree of Peace" Initiative:

Tree planting campaigns involving school children and veterans.

Symbolic efforts to promote unity and ecological responsibility.

Shelters and Social Support:

In response to the war, the garden established temporary heating points, rest areas, and mobile kitchens for internally displaced persons (IDPs).

Hosts therapy and rehabilitation sessions for war-affected children and their families.

🔧 Accessibility and Infrastructure

Fully accessible for individuals with disabilities:

Paved paths, ramps, wide doors.

Audio-visual aids for visitors with hearing and sight impairments.

Equipped with visitor facilities:

Restrooms, benches, picnic zones, a souvenir shop.

Guided tours available in Ukrainian; often also in Russian and basic English.

🚍 Getting There

By Tram: No. 12 or 15 – stop “Botanical Garden.”

By Minibus (Marshrutka): No. 13, 25, 32, 57, or 71.

By Car/Taxi: Located on Charivna Street with nearby public parking available.

🌟 Summary

The Zaporizhzhia City Children's Botanical Garden is more than a botanical collection—it's a sanctuary for learning, healing, and environmental stewardship. It reflects the resilience of Zaporizhzhia’s community through its work with children, ecological education, and humanitarian support. Ideal for families, students, researchers, or tourists seeking tranquility and enrichment.