Prioksko-Terrasny Reserve

The Prioksko-Terrasny Nature Biosphere Reserve named after Mikhail Zablotsky is an island of wilderness in the most densely populated region of Russia.

It is the only reserve of the Moscow region, which is situated 12 km from Serpukhov town. It is located on the terraces of the valley of the Oka River, covered with pine and mixed forests. In the reserve, there grow 981 species of vascular plants. This unique territory supports diverse ecosystems like swamps with commonly northern sundews and cranberries, and typical southern steppe vegetation.

This is one of the smallest reserves in Russia. However, the area of about 5 thousand hectares is inhabited by 142 species of birds and 57 species of wild mammals. The main attraction of the reserve is a European bison – a wild wood ox, the largest ungulate animal in Europe, a contemporary of the mammoth, which recently was on the blink of extinction. Visiting the Prioksko-Terrasny Reserve is a great opportunity to relax in the nature and to get unforgettable experience of meeting a herd of European and American bison in the forest.

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Volunteer

The reserve seeks the help of open-hearted people with skilful hands who love nature and wish to preserve its glorious beauty.

Adopt a Bison

The king of the bulls urgently needs your care. Whether an individual, a group of friends or an organization, you can adopt a bison by funding its annual nursery expenses.

Book a Tour

You are invited to enjoy the idyllic nature of the southern suburbs: walk along the eco-path with an expert guide, visit the bison breeding centre, and explore the reserve's museum.‏

Latest News

Order of the Golden Bison
28.11.2018 News, Reserve news
For the 70th anniversary of the Central Bison Nursery Prioksko-Terrasny Nature Reserve has released an illustrated album and a golden jubilee medal.
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Prioksko-Terrasny Nature Reserve shares technology of involving volunteers in bird accounting
23.11.2018 News, Reserve news
In Moscow, on the territory of the Flacon Design Factory, as part of the environmental awareness-raising festival “V Moscow Ecological Residency of Volunteers and City Activists”, on November 19, a seminar entitled “People’s Calculations of Natural Objects” was held.
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70 years together with bisons
22.11.2018 News, Reserve news
On November 21, a jubilee celebration dedicated to the 70th anniversary of the Central Bison nursery of the Prioksko-Terrasny Reserve was held at the Vozdvizhenskoye Park-Hotel.
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The Prioksko-Terrasny Reserve is one of the leaders of the Year of the Volunteer in the reserves of Russia!
19.11.2018 News, Reserve news
At the IV International Ecological Forum in Kaluga “Save the Planet Together,” our reserve was named one of the most successful in attracting volunteers.
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Partners

The reserve would like to express gratitude towards its partners and is ready to cooperate with all interested organizations and individuals.