Zoological Garden Yangon

Why Zoological Garden Yangon is special ?

The zoo has an area of 69.25 acres. It is noted for its collection of wild animals, flora and fauna which have been collected over the years since it was opened in 1906. A perfect place for studying various wildlife species and birds.

Animal performance shows are staged on public holidays in the zoo. Visitors can take an around-the-zoo trip riding an elephant or a horse. Restaurants are open in the zoo for the convenience of the visitors. The Natural History Museum is also located in the same compound.

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What to explore at Zoological Garden Yangon?

The zoo was established in 1901 and was called Victoria Memorial Park and Zoological Gardens in honour of Queen Victoria. At that time, the highlight of the opening was the auspicious white elephant belonging to King Thibaw, the last king of Burma.

Renamed Yangon Zoological Gardens and Parks in 1951, the spacious 70-acre establishment now boasts over 1,100 animals, representing 200 species that include rare and endangered breeds such as Bengal tigers, Asian elephants, clouded leopards, hornbills and marsh crocodiles, among others. The rich varieties of animals include 60 species of mammals, 70 species of birds and 20 species of reptiles.

Apart from the fauna, Yangon Zoo also houses a rich variety of Southeast Asian flora including trees, shrubs, bamboo, palms and seasonal flowers.

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How to get to Zoological Garden Yangon?

Located immediately north of downtown Yangon near Kandawgyi Lake, it easy way to get there by walking or take taxi from downtown to get there.