The Korea Central Zoo, also referred to as the Pyongyang Central Zoo, is the national zoo of North Korea. It is located near Taesŏngsan mountain in downtown Pyongyang. The zoo has over 5,000 wild animals, comprising a total of 650 species, and covers an area of roughly one square kilometre. It was reportedly established in April 1959 at the instruction of Kim Il Sung. In January 2025, the zoo launched an English-language official website.
Korea Central Zoo is located in Pyongyang, North Korea. Its specific geographic coordinates are latitude 39.0750 and longitude 125.8150.
The zoo was established in 1959, making it a significant historical institution in the region.
zoo in Pyongyang, in North Korea... It is a key destination for those interested in culture and history in North Korea.
