Psycho-emotional rehabilitation of our Defenders

In these difficult times for our country, the importance of psychological rehabilitation is growing both for the military who defend our land and the civilian population suffering from the horrors of war.

Kyiv Zoo implemented an interesting method – zootherapy. For this specially selected and socially adapted animals are involved. Their health and well-being are carefully monitored by our leading specialists in zoology, veterinary medicine, ethology and zootechnics. All our assistant animals are carefully raised by zoo young naturalists and got used to free communication

One of the directions of the project is work with patients of Kyiv City Rehabilitation Center “Askold”. Sessions are conducted under the supervision of leading psychologists. According to their reviews this method has a great positive effect: communication with animals in a relaxed environment relieves tension and stress, improves mood, qualitatively accelerates recovery and significantly improves psycho-emotional state of our Defenders