Korea Central Zoo, Pyongyang

Name: Korea Central Zoo
Address: Pyongyang, North Korea

#33 among attractions in Pyongyang

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The Korea Central Zoo, also referred to as the Pyongyang Central Zoo, is the national zoo of North Korea. It is located near Mt. Taesong in downtown Pyongyang. The zoo has over 5,000 wild animals, comprising a total of 650 species, and covers an area of roughly one square kilometre. It was reportedly established in April 1959 at the instruction of Kim Il-sung. ()

Local name: 조선중앙동물원 Opened: 1959 (65 years ago)Animals: 5000Species: 650Coordinates: 39°4'30"N, 125°48'54"E

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Pyongyang North Korea

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Korea Central Zoo – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Revolutionary Martyrs' Cemetery, Pyongyang Folklore Park, Taesongsan Funfair, Taesongsan.

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Cemetery
Revolutionary Martyrs' Cemetery, Pyongyang
19 min walk • The Revolutionary Martyrs' Cemetery is a solemn and significant site located in the city of Pyongyang, North Korea. This hallowed ground serves as a memorial for the revolutionaries who lost their lives fighting against Japanese colonial rule during the first half of...
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Amusement, Amusement park
Pyongyang Folklore Park, Pyongyang
30 min walk • The Pyongyang Folklore Park was an amusement park located in Pyongyang, North Korea, at the foot of Mount Taesong. It was built with a historical theme, and construction began in December, 2008. There are also folk parks in Sukchon, South Pyongan Province and Sariwon, North Hwanghae Province.
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Amusement, Amusement park
Taesongsan Funfair, Pyongyang
18 min walk • The Taesongsan Funfair is an amusement park located in Taesong-guyok, 12 kilometers from Pyongyang, North Korea. It was opened in 1977 and is at the foot of Mount Taesong.Total area is 180,000m², and contains 16 different rides.
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Forts and castles
Taesongsan, Pyongyang
30 min walk • Taesŏngsan is a mountain in Taesong-guyok, Pyongyang, North Korea. It has an elevation of 270 metres. One popular visitor attraction on Taesŏngsan is the outdoor ice rink. Others include the Revolutionary Martyrs' Cemetery and the Korea Central Zoo.
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Palace
Anhak Palace, Pyongyang
35 min walk • The Anhak Palace was the royal residence of the Goguryeo Kingdom after the capital was moved to Pyongyang from Gungnae. Originally built in 427 AD, the palace is located in the Taesong District of Pyongyang, North Korea, at the foot of Mount Taesong.
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Neighbourhood
Taesong-guyok, Pyongyang
28 min walk • Taesŏng-guyŏk, or Taesŏng District is one of the 18 guyok that constitute Pyongyang, North Korea.