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Landmark: Zaporizhzhia City Children's Botanical GardenCity: Zaporizhzhia
Country: Ukraine
Continent: Europe
Zaporizhzhia City Children's Botanical Garden, Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine, Europe
Overview
Take a closer look at the Zaporizhzhia City Children's Botanical Garden-founded in 1958 at 11 Charivna Street in the Shevchenkivskyi District-an essential ecological and educational treasure stretching across roughly manicured grounds where the scent of fresh pine lingers in the air.Covering 15 hectares, the garden welcomes visitors daily from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.; call +380 612 708 767 for details.Adult admission is about 25 UAH, with different rates for kids or groups.More than a botanical institution, it’s also a lively ecological and arts center where children aged 5 to 18 can learn, plant, and create.It’s been vital to community welfare, especially after the conflict in Ukraine intensified and the sound of sirens became part of daily life.🔍 Detailed Features 🌿 Botanical Collections Open Grounds : Over 1,100 species of trees, shrubs, herbs, and flowers.Explore the open grounds and wander through lush botanical collections, home to over 1,100 species of trees, shrubs, herbs, and flowers swaying gently in the breeze.You’ll find plants from East and Central Asia, Europe, North America, the Caucasus, Crimea, and the Far East, along with themed spaces like a rose garden heavy with scent, beds of medicinal herbs, rows of fruit trees, and tall stands of conifers.Greenhouse Complex: Home to lush tropical palms and vivid blooms from subtropical climates."Cactus House" : Succulents and xerophytes from desert regions."Winter Garden" : Tropical trees and vines.One standout is the “Lemon House,” where citrus trees thrive in a warm, carefully regulated air, their bright fruit glowing against deep green leaves.🎓 Educational Role Clubs and Sections : 23 youth clubs currently run in the garden.Cactus House: home to succulents and other desert plants, their thick leaves storing the sun’s heat."Winter Garden" bursts with tropical trees and vines, their leaves glossy like fresh paint.“Young Naturalist” certification programs.More than 3,000 plants fill the greenhouse, leaves brushing softly against the glass.🎓 In the garden, 23 youth clubs bring learning to life-one group meets under the old oak tree.🐾 Animal Rehabilitation & Zoohostel "Zoohostel" houses over 60 rescued or donated animals, including: Turtles, parrots, iguanas, rabbits, and domestic animals.They cover botany, floristics, and landscape design; environmental protection; zoology; and art that draws inspiration from nature-think sketching a leaf’s fine veins.Around 800 children take part each year.Eco-Schools and Workshops: hands-on seasonal programs that bring school groups together, from planting spring gardens to exploring autumn leaves.🌳 Community and War-Time Support "Tree of Peace" Initiative : Tree planting campaigns involving school children and veterans.Programs offering the “Young Naturalist” certification.Themed walks led by a guide, with hands-on botany lessons-like spotting the pale yellow blooms of wild primrose.The Green Classroom is an outdoor space where lessons move under the open sky in the warmer months, often with the scent of fresh grass as students learn about ecology.🔧 Accessibility and Infrastructure Fully accessible for individuals with disabilities: Paved paths, ramps, wide doors.🐾 At Animal Rehabilitation & Zoohostel, more than 60 rescued or donated animals find shelter, from bright-feathered parrots and slow-moving turtles to iguanas, rabbits, and a few friendly pets.Put your energy into connecting with others, sharing knowledge, and ensuring every animal is cared for, right down to fresh water in their bowls.There’s a temporary shelter where abandoned animals curl up in corners and tropical plants, leaves still damp from rain, find refuge after being driven out by war.🚍 Getting There By Tram : No. 12 or 15 – stop “Botanical Garden.” By Minibus (Marshrutka) : No. 13, 25, 32, 57, or 71.🌳 The “Tree of Peace” initiative brings school kids and veterans together to plant trees, their hands working side by side in the cool, earthy soil.🌟 Summary The Zaporizhzhia City Children's Botanical Garden is more than a botanical collection-it's a sanctuary for learning, healing, and environmental stewardship.Meaningful gestures that bring people together and encourage caring for the earth, like planting a single oak in the town square.In response to the war, the garden set up warm shelters, quiet rest spots, and mobile kitchens where internally displaced people could find a hot meal.
