Korea Central Zoo — Zoo in Pyongyang
Korea Central Zoo and its collection
Korea Central Zoo, opened in 1959, is a zoo in North Korea.
Ground of about a square kilometre next to Mount Taesong holds more than 5,000 animals of 650 species. Kim Il Sung is said to have ordered its creation, dated to April 1959. Gift animals from foreign leaders and members of the public numbered some 400 by 2001, and every elephant there traces back to one presented by Ho Chi Minh in 1959.
What the venue says
- Animal Performances
- Snack Kiosks & Refreshment Stands: Small, pastel-colored stalls are dotted along the paths selling basic refreshments like locally made ice cream, mineral water, bottled soft drinks, and light snacks.
- There is a large, open-air paved parking plaza directly in front of the main turtle-shaped gates.
- The central plazas and newly renovated pathways are wide, flat, and paved, allowing basic wheelchair mobility.
- international travelers with severe mobility constraints should coordinate vehicle assistance directly with their travel agency prior to arriving in the country.
Images of Korea Central Zoo
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David Clayton Ellsworth, CC-BY-SA-4.0, via Wikimedia Commons 
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David Clayton Ellsworth, CC-BY-SA-4.0, via Wikimedia Commons 
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David Clayton Ellsworth, CC-BY-SA-4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Opening hours
| Days | Opens | Closes |
|---|---|---|
| Every day | 09:00 | 18:00 |
Hours can change on public holidays. Check with the venue before travelling.
Facilities
We hold no categorised facilities for Korea Central Zoo. What the venue itself says is under “What the venue says” above.
Exhibitions & events
No upcoming events
No temporary exhibitions or scheduled public events are published for Korea Central Zoo at this time.
Location & map
Mount Taesong (Taesongsan), Taesong District, Pyongyang, Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK).Loading map…
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Frequently asked questions
No frequently asked questions yet
We have not published any questions and answers for Korea Central Zoo.
Animals
Photographs show each species in general. They were not taken at Korea Central Zoo.
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Siberian tigers -
leopards -
lions -
bears -
monkeys
Exhibits
- The Natural History Museum
- Gift Animals Pavilion
- The Elephant & Hippo Pavilions
- Big Cat Enclosures
- Domestic Dog Pavilion
Nearby zoos and aquariums
No nearby venues listed
We have no other zoos or aquariums listed near Korea Central Zoo yet.