Matamata
Chelus fimbriatus
Class: Reptiles (Reptilia)
Order: Turtles (Testudines)
Family: Chelidae ( Chelidae)
- It occurs in the basins of Amazon and Orinoco rivers;
- Longevity is up to 30 years;
- Its long flattened neck is decorated with many fringed formations; these outgrowths enlarge the surface of the body which allows to the turtles who live in the water constantly to breath with the whole surface of their skin.
- Matamata opens its mouth widely and sharply pulls water into it, in the result the prey is swallowed as a whole, the mouth is closed, and the water is then let out from the mouth.
Working hours
10 a.m. to
6 p.m.
Wednesday through Sunday
During autumn, spring and summer vacations, and on official holidays Exotarium is open
everyday.
Our address: 300002, Russia, Tula, Oktyabrskaya str., bld. 26.
Phone number: 7 (4872) 47-53-92
You can arrive:
fixed-run taxies # 1, 1t, 8, 9, 6t, 11, 12t, 21, 23, 24, 32, 34, 36, 41
buses # 1, 8, 9, 21, 36
trolley-buses № 1, 4, 6
tram № 12
the Zarechie district, Lunacharskogo or Arsenalnaya str.
Entrance tickets:
Children - 50 roubles (children under the age of 3 go for free)
Adults - 90 roubles.
Reduced fair tickets - 30 roubles (available for senior citizens, disabled people, etc.)
