Eco-trail and Bison Breeding Centre in Moscow

Eco-trail and Bison Breeding Centre in Moscow

An engaging guided tour to the northern part of the Biosphere Reserve includes a visit to the Bison Breeding Centre and the Museum of Nature. For just an hour and a half eco-tourism lovers will walk more than 2,2 km and will have a chance to see European and American bisons and dappled deer in the environment almost completely close to their natural one. The tourists will also hear a story of rescuing the “bull king” from extinction, as well as the story of how the bisons saved the reserve from shutting down. Besides, it will be possible to observe the animals from a five meter high platform.

Itinerary

The Prioksko-Terrasny biosphere reserve has been a part of UNESCO World Wide Network of Biosphere Reserves since 1978. It has a UNESCO certificate and Biosphere Reserve status.
An engaging guided tour to the northern part of the Biosphere Reserve includes a visit to the Bison Breeding Centre and the Museum of Nature. For just an hour and a half eco-tourism lovers will walk more than 2,2 km and will have a chance to see European and American bisons and dappled deer in the environment almost completely close to their natural one. The tourists will also hear a story of rescuing the “bull king” from extinction, as well as the story of how the bisons saved the reserve from shutting down. Besides, it will be possible to observe the animals from a five meter high platform.
The eight meter high eco-trail is a series of bridges and passes connected by viewing platforms. Another important point is the perception of the environment established as a part of the evolution process. A specially designed modern building technologies allow us to avoid causing harm to the trees which support the construction and let visitors use the trail without any additional safety equipment.


Stop At:

• Prioksko-Terrasny Nature Reserve, Oka River Embankment, Danki 142200 Russia