Copenhagen Zoo (Danish: København Zoo) is a zoological garden in Copenhagen, Denmark. Founded in 1859, it is one of the oldest zoos in Europe and is a member of EAZA. It comprises 11 hectares (27 acres) and is located in the municipality of Frederiksberg, sandwiched between the parks of Frederiksberg Gardens and Søndermarken. With 1,571,331 visitors in 2019 it is the most visited zoo and one of the most visited attractions in Denmark. The zoo is noted for its new Elephant House designed by British architect Sir Norman Foster. The zoo maintains and promotes a number of European breeding programmes.
Copenhagen Zoo is located in Frederiksberg Municipality, Denmark. Its specific geographic coordinates are latitude 55.6728 and longitude 12.5214.
The zoo was established in 1859, making it a significant historical institution in the region.
zoo... It is a key destination for those interested in culture and history in Denmark.
