Situated next to Kandawgyi Lake, the Yangon Zoological Garden makes you escape the hustle and bustle of the city, especially for families with young children. This is a leisure center in the heart of Yangon.
Youngsters love to go to the Yangon Zoological Garden, where they can witness elephants eating grass, monkeys climbing wildly, ferns clinging to trees and feeling Myanmar natural beauty. Situated in the city, but the air here is very fresh with the sound of animals, the birds with many trees and beautiful flowers.
The Yangon Zoological Garden is surrounded by Shwedagon Pagoda, Kandawgyi, Garden and Karaweik Hall. You can join the Buddhist pilgrimage temple and visit the Yangon Zoo. The zoo is well-known for its wildlife, giving you an open view of the animal kingdom. On an area of 69.25 hectares, the zoo is noted for one of the largest collections of wildlife and flora and fauna since it was opened in 1906.
The zoo was called the Victoria Memoria Park in 1901 in honor of Queen Victoria. It was officially renamed Yangon Zoological Garden in 1951. Today, the zoo is one of the most popular attractions for tourists and residents of the city.
The zoo has a rich fauna and flora, with many rare species. Especially, in addition to watching the cute animals, take pictures with them, you can also visit the natural history museum located in the zoo. Or relax with amusement park, including many games for different ages.
In addition, you also see the circus performances, dance skills from the snakes and the strong elephant. If you want to enjoy the wilderness and have a memorable experience, then definitely visit the Singapore Zoo.
– Location: Bo Min Kaung St, Yangon, Myanmar (Burma)
– Phone number: +95 1 246 045
– Opening hours: Everyday, from 08:00 am to 06:00 pm
Other attractions in Yangon: National Museum of Myanmar; Shwedagon pagoda; Sule pagoda; Kalaywa Monastery; Immanuel Baptist Church; Myanmar Gems Museum; Bogyoke park; Mingalarbar Balloon; Saint Mary Cathedral Yangon; Yangon City Hall; Independence Monument Yangon; Karaweik Hall; Saint Mary’s Cathedral Yangon…
