The Yangon Zoo (Yangon Zoo) (Burmese: ရန်ကုန် တိရစ္ဆာန် ဥယျာဉ် [jàɰ̃ɡòʊɰ̃ təɹeɪʔsʰàɰ̃ ʔṵjɪ̀ɰ̃]) is the oldest and the second largest zoo in Myanmar. Located immediately north of downtown Yangon near Kandawgyi Lake, the 70-acre (28 ha) recreational park also includes a museum of natural history, an aquarium and an amusement park. With a collection of nearly 200 species and 1100 animals, the zoo draws nearly 2.2 million visitors annually. The zoo was operated by the Forest Department under the Ministry of Forestry until April 2011, and is now operated by a private firm. Yangon Zoo is open from 8 AM to 6 PM daily.
Yangon Zoological Gardens is located in Yangon, Myanmar. Its specific geographic coordinates are latitude 16.7917 and longitude 96.1594.
The zoo was established in 1906, making it a significant historical institution in the region.
Yes, it is quite popular, attracting approximately 2,200,000 visitors annually.
zoo... It is a key destination for those interested in culture and history in Myanmar.
