Kumasi Zoo, Kumasi

#9 among attractions in Kumasi

Top attraction, Park, Outdoor activities, Zoo

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Facts and practical information

The Kumasi Zoo is a zoo located in the heart of Kumasi in the Ashanti Region of Ghana. The zoo occupies a 1.5-square-kilometre area between the Kejetia Bus Terminal, the old race course and the Kumasi Centre for National Culture. ()

Elevation: 860 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 6°42'4"N, 1°37'34"W

Address

Kumasi Ghana

Contact

233 51 23842

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Day trips

Kumasi Zoo – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: St Peter's Cathedral Basilica, Asafo market, Ramseyer Memorial Presbyterian Church, Manhyia Palace.

0.7 miSE
Church
St Peter's Cathedral Basilica, Kumasi
18 min walk • The St. Peter's Cathedral Basilica is a Roman Catholic cathedral and basilica dedicated to Saint Peter located in Kumasi, Ghana. The church is the seat of the Archdiocese of Kumasi. The church was dedicated on 2 June 2004.
1.1 miSE
Market, Shopping
Asafo market, Kumasi
29 min walk • Asafo Market is a trading centre in Asafo, Kumasi, the capital of Ashanti, Ghana, to the western side of the Asafo interchange. Asafo Market was formerly called Nkrumah Market, which was named after the first Prime Minister of Ghana, Kwame Nkrumah, but the name was changed to Asafo Market when Nkrumah was overthrown.
0.9 miS
Church
Ramseyer Memorial Presbyterian Church, Kumasi
22 min walk • The Ramseyer Memorial Presbyterian Church, originally named the Basel Mission Church, Kumasi and later the Ebenezer Presbyterian Church, is a historic Protestant church located in the suburb of Adum in Kumasi, the capital of the Ashanti Region of Ghana.
0.7 miE
Museum
Manhyia Palace, Kumasi
19 min walk • The Manhyia Palace is the seat of the Asantehene of Asanteman, as well as his official residence. It is located at Kumasi, the capital of the Ashanti Kingdom and Ashanti Region. The first palace is now a museum.
1.1 miN
Museum
Nurom Hat Museum, Kumasi
30 min walk • The Nurom Hat Museum is a museum with hats from all over the world, located in Kumasi, Ghana. It was established in 1960.
0.5 miS
Church
Wesley Methodist Cathedral, Kumasi
14 min walk • Wesley Methodist Cathedral is the name of several cathedrals of the Methodist Church Ghana: Wesley Methodist Cathedral Wesley Methodist Cathedral Wesley Methodist Cathedral Wesley Methodist...
0.6 miN
Shopping, Shopping centre
Kumasi City Mall, Kumasi
16 min walk • The Kumasi City Mall is a shopping mall located in Kumasi, Ghana. It is the first of its kind in the city. The Kumasi City Mall cost $95 million and took 24 months to complete.
1 miN
Universities and schools
Wesley College of Education, Kumasi
25 min walk • Wesley College of Education is a teacher education college in Kumasi, Ashanti Region in Ghana. It was initially established for the training of teachers, catechists and ministers. It was founded by the Methodist Church, located between New Tafo and Old Tafo towns. The beginning of Wesley College of Education goes back to 1918.
1.4 miSE
Neighbourhood
Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly, Kumasi
36 min walk • Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly is one of the 260 Metropolitan, Municipal and District Assemblies in Ghana and forms part of the forty-three districts in Ashanti Region, Ghana with Kumasi being its administrative capital.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Kumasi Zoo?

Nearby attractions include Wesley Methodist Cathedral, Kumasi (14 min walk), St Peter's Cathedral Basilica, Kumasi (18 min walk), Manhyia Palace, Kumasi (19 min walk), Ramseyer Memorial Presbyterian Church, Kumasi (22 min walk).

How to get to Kumasi Zoo by public transport?

The nearest stations to Kumasi Zoo:

Bus

Anomangye-Mpatasie Station (6 min walk)
Adishi (6 min walk)