Benghazi Zoo, Benghazi

Name: Benghazi Zoo
Address: Benghazi, Libya

#5 among attractions in Benghazi

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Benghazi Zoo or Al Fuwayhat is a zoo and tourist park in the city of Benghazi, Libya. In 1991, Italian firm Cairtieri Trieste signed a $2 million contract to supply a low draught boat named Al-Berka to give tourist excursions on the lagoon inside the park. But now they call it al-bousko ()

Local name: منتزه بنغازيCoordinates: 32°4'57"N, 20°5'44"E

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Benghazi Libya

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

Nearby attractions include: Benghazi Lighthouse, Atiq Mosque, Benghazi Cathedral, 23rd July Lake.

3.5 miNW
Lighthouse
Benghazi Lighthouse, Benghazi
89 min walk • The Benghazi Lighthouse is an active lighthouse located on the coast of Libya in the neighborhood of the Sidi Khrebish area in Benghazi. Its NGA number is 21508.
3.4 miNW
Mosque
Atiq Mosque, Benghazi
86 min walk • The Atiq Mosque in Benghazi, Libya, is one of the oldest and best known in the city. The mosque, also known as Al-Jami al-Kabir, forms the north side of Freedom Square.
3 miNW
Church
Benghazi Cathedral, Benghazi
78 min walk • Benghazi Cathedral is a former Roman Catholic church in the city of Benghazi, Libya. It is located in the city center.
2.4 miNW
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
23rd July Lake, Benghazi
62 min walk • The 23rd July Lake or Benghazi Lake is a lagoon located between Benghazi's downtown, and the Mediterranean Port of Benghazi. It covers an area of approximately 100 hectares.
3 miNW
Library
National Library of Libya, Benghazi
77 min walk • The National Library of Libya is the national library of Libya, located in Benghazi. It holds 150,000 volumes. The national librarian is Mohamed A Eshoweihde.
3 miNW
Square
Maydan al Shajara, Benghazi
76 min walk • Maydan al-Shajara, is a major town square in Benghazi, the second largest city in Libya. A large native Atlas Cedar tree was located in the center of the square, giving it its name. The square is located in the center of Benghazi, linking two primary roads, Gamal Abdel al-Nasser Street and 'Amr ibn al-'As Street.
3.4 miNW
Harbor
Port of Benghazi, Benghazi
86 min walk • The Port of Benghazi is a major seaport in the city of Benghazi, Libya, on the Mediterranean Sea coast within the Gulf of Sidra.
1.2 miSW
Universities and schools
Libyan International Medical University, Benghazi
31 min walk • The Libyan International Medical University is a private university established in Benghazi, Libya, with the purpose of teaching medicine. It is the first private medical university in Libya. Its doors were opened to enrolled students on October 15, 2007.
1.9 miNW
Sport, Sport venue, Arenas and stadiums
28 March Stadium, Benghazi
49 min walk • March 28 Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium in Benghazi, Libya, also known as Sports City Stadium. It is a part of Benghazi Sports City, used mostly for football matches and also has athletics facilities. The stadium holds 65,000 spectators.
2 miNE
City
Benghazi al-Jadida, Benghazi
51 min walk • Benghazi al-Jadida or New benghazi is a Basic People's Congress administrative division of Benghazi, Libya. It is part of the city of Benghazi located east of the port and west of Al-Hawari.
2.9 miNW
Universities and schools
University of Benghazi, Benghazi
75 min walk • University of Benghazi, formerly known as Garyounis University, is a public university in Benghazi, Libya and one of the most important institutes of higher education in Libya. It is located in Benghazi, the second largest city in the country. It was founded in 1955 as the University of Libya.

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How to get to Benghazi Zoo by public transport?

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College (15 min walk)