Yangon Zoological Garden
 Yangon Zoo is located near Kandawgyi Garden, the
Zoo is noted for its collection of wild animals,
flora and fauna which have been collected over the
years since it was opened in 1906.
History of Yangon Zoo
Yangon Zoological Gardens was established in 1901
with the public donation of 240,000 Kyats. The
construction started at the present site after
clearing 61 acres of virgin soil, but the first
collection of wild animals initiated since 1882 in
connection with the Phayre's Museum which was then
situated at the present site of the Yangon General
Hospital. The collected animals were moved gradually
to their new enclosures.
The newly established zoological gardens, by the
side of the Royal Lakes, was named Victoria Memorial
Park which was formally opened on January 1906.
A Natural History Museum which was also a part of
the zoo, was opened on the 1st of May, 1966.
Furthermore, an amusement park was opened on the 7th
of October, 1997. The Zoological Garden Amusement
Park is also a well-known spot for children and
teenagers.
Today's Yangon Zoological Garden
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The Zoo today is one of the centre attraction in
the city of Yangon for both local and international
tourists. Covering an area of 58.16 acres, in downtown
Yangon and lying close to the Great Shwe Dagon
Pagoda, the zoo with it's collection of nearly 200
species of animals and big shady trees, draws nearly
1.5 million visitors annually. The animals comprise of over 60 species of
mammals, 70 species of birds and 20 species of
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Events
On weekend and Public holidays, snake dance and
elephant circus are performed for visitors. It is
open daily from 08:00 to 18:00 hours.
The 100th Anniversary of Yangon Zoological Garden
was held in 2006 January and the festival was held
for a month.
Travel Tips
| Opening Hours |
- 8:00 am to 6:00 pm. On weekends and
public holidays, special animal shows
are featured to entertain the visiting
public. |
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Admission Fees |
- US$5 per person |
| Location |
- Located on
Kandawgyi Kanpat Road |
Nearby Attractions
Yangon Zoological Garden is surrounded with
Shwedagon Pagoda, Kandawgyi Garden, and Karaweik
Hall.
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