In May to the Kishinev zoo are executed 35 years. To this
significant date the Moldova post presented a set of 2 values and block devoted
to the zoo inhabitants. The postage issue introduced into circulation on May
18, 2013, and acquainted the philatelists with unique subjects from collection
of the Moldavian zoologists and naturalists: kangaroo, snow leopard and
peacock. The previous postage issue of Moldova "Kishinev zoo"
is published in 2001.
The stamps are printed in 2 mini sheets of 10 series with artly decorating margins. Artust: Vitaly Roshka. Multicolored; Printing – offset. Edition of stamps.75 L - 100 000 copies.,
2.0 L - 75 000 copies. Edition of block - 30 000 copies.
The Kishinev Zoo was open on May 9, 1978 and at present is
the only one in Moldova. It is located in the residential district Botany on
the area of 8 hectares.
The collection of a zoo totals about 1000 various animals - inhabitants of all
continents, including Australia and Antarctica.
