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Sights of Armenia Yerevan
Zoological Garden
- RegionYerevan
- Distance from Yerevan7 km
- TypeMuseum
Yerevan
About this place
"The idea of establishing the Yerevan Zoo emerged in the 1930s, but it became a reality only in 1940. One of the main and important goals of the Yerevan Zoo is the conservation and reproduction of endangered animal species listed in the Red Book of Armenia and the International Red Book, as well as expanding with new species and new enclosures. The zoo has the following sections: predators, birds, hoofed animals, primates, and an aquaterrarium. As of 2022, the Yerevan Zoo houses 126 animal species, with a total of 707 individual animals. Cooperation with international partners is very important for the zoo."
Interesting
facts about Zoological Garden
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One of the zoo’s main objectives is also to meet European zoo standards.
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The Yerevan Zoo is not only a sightseeing or recreational place but also engages in educational projects and collaborates with numerous research centers and educational institutions.
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The zoo is a member of the ""Eurasian Association of Zoos and Aquariums"" (EARAZA) and a candidate for the ""European Association of Zoos and Aquariums"" (EAZA)."
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.
Zoological Garden
FAQ
When was the Yerevan Zoo founded?
The idea of a zoo in Yerevan emerged in the 1930s, but it became a reality only in 1940. As of 2022, the zoo housed 126 animal species with a total of 707 animals.
What can you see at the Yerevan Zoo?
The zoo is divided into sections for predators, birds, hoofed animals and primates, plus an aquaterrarium. One of its goals is to keep growing with new species and new enclosures.
What is the main mission of the Yerevan Zoo?
One of its main goals is to conserve and breed endangered species listed in the Red Book of Armenia and the International Red Book. The zoo also aims to meet European zoo standards and takes part in educational projects and collaborates with research centres and educational institutions.
Is the Yerevan Zoo a member of international zoo associations?
Yes. It is a member of the Eurasian Association of Zoos and Aquariums (EARAZA) and a candidate for the European Association of Zoos and Aquariums (EAZA). Cooperation with international partners is very important for the zoo.
Yerevan
Plan your visit
Address
Yerevan Zoo, проспект Мясникян, Ереван, Армения
Yerevan
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