Krasnoyarsk Park of Flora and Fauna «Roev Ruchey» was officially nominated a candidate for membership in the European Association of Zoos and Aquaria (EAZA). This is a very prestigious status, which promises to open up a plethora of new opportunities for the Krasnoyarsk zoo.

EAZA has over 400 members–zoos and aquariums around the world. The organisation made a decision on honouring Roev Ruchey with the status of the Candidate for Membership in April this year. The Association’s experts praised the work the zoo has done on modernising the territory, its scientific work and environmental education. 

«Zoos aren’t only about animals, but about its people as well. The most important thing that I discovered when I visited the zoo in Krasnoyarsk was its great work team. I have met many enthusiasts here who are proud of their work and contribute to the conservation of rare species. Roev Ruchey has every bit of potential for future development. This is a wonderful zoo, where people seek to improve the living conditions for animals. The Association, in turn, can help achieve these goals,» — said Gary Batters, Acting Managing Director of the Zoological Society of East Anglia, UK.

Having received such high status, the Krasnoyarsk Park is to begin preparing a five-year development programme. To help implement said programme that meets the high requirements of the Association, a curator will be appointed to Roev Ruchey. This includes measures to improve the living conditions of animals, build new spacious enclosures, better the quality of customer service, work on the «Accessible Environment» programme, scientific, educational and environmental activities of the park.