Shuliavska Balka

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Sunset in Shuliavska Balka, with the fence of Kotomistechko in the background. Photo by Anzhelika Komarova

We are proud to be associated with this place. It is romantic, natural, mystical. Everyone will find their own meaning in these words. Right behind our fence is the historic Shuliavska Balka, a natural tract covered with forest, where the Kyiv Zoo was built in the early twentieth century.  Until recently, it was a suburb of Kyiv, and now Shuliavska Balka is a nature reserve.

We strive to popularize Kyiv lore and nature conservation knowledge about the place where we are located.