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Yerevan Zoo

Region

Yerevan

Distance from Yerevan

7 km

Type

Museum

Yerevan Zoo was founded in 1940. There are about 183 species of animals that survived and are being breeded from the extinction in the Armenian wildlife. Here are wild animals and birds, hyenas, bezoar goats, wild pigs, mountain partridges, Armenian mountain steppe vipers and other reptiles, fish. 34 species preserved in the park are registered in International Wildlife Protection Agency and 50 in the Red Book of Armenia.

Interesting

facts about Yerevan Zoo

Facts

The construction of Yerevan Zoo was developing very quickly: even during the war years, it was in the center of attention of Moscow and continued to receive funding, despite obvious problems.

Weather in Yerevan

The high season in Armenia lasts for a long time due to the pleasant climate conditions. Warm days in Armenia start in March and last until late autumn; winter is usually snowless and not long. The high precipitation season is variable. The tourist season for Yerevan Zoo depends on the weather conditions.

Sights

near Yerevan Zoo

Tsrviz Chapel

1 km

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Shahmourad Monastery

1 km

BOTANICAL GARDEN

4 km

Victory Park

4 km

Yerevan Zoo on the map on Armenia